Manolo Valds: Monumental Sculptures
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Manolo Valds: Monumental Sculptures
By (Author) Javier Molins
Skira
Skira
25th November 2025
Italy
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Physical Properties
Hardback
252
Width 270mm, Height 300mm
Description
The multiform sculptural works by one of the leading figures of the contemporary international art scene.
Edited by Javier Molins, the book features some of the most iconic and impressive monumental works by the Spanish artist from the beginnings to the present.
Manolo Valds (1942) is renowned for his monumental sculptures that blend classical influences with contemporary aesthetics. In 2024, his large-scale works have been displayed in several prestigious locations worldwide, including Venice, where his twelve Reina Mariana and a monumental Infanta Margarita were placed in Piazzetta San Marco. His sculptures also graced the City of Arts and Science in Valencia, the Botanical Garden in New York, the Orchard Road and Botanical Garden in Singapore, and the iconic Dubai, where they created a striking contrast with the modern skyline. In Paris, Valds's monumental pieces have been showcased in Paris at Place Vendme and Palais Royal, adding a new dimension to these historic landmarks. Additionally, the Chteau de Chambord featured his sculptures, offering a fascinating juxtaposition between the Renaissance architecture and contemporary artistic expression, while on Broadway Avenue in New York, Valds's works captured the attention of passersby.
Impassioned by artists of the past ranging from Zurbarn to Velzquez, Matisse to Lichtenstein, Valds finds more than just inspiration in their paintings; he uses their work "as a pretext" to create an entirely new aesthetic object (a painting or sculpture that while clearly sourced from a known composition is a uniquely brilliant work of art in itself.
Author Bio
Contemporary art curator, writer and advisor, Javier Molins has curated exhibitions internationally in leading venues across the globe. He has worked with some of the 20th and 21st centuries most esteemed artists. Molins is often called on his expertise in the press and by foundations to advise on programming and acquisitions.
