ART IN THE ALGARVE

An Exhibition of the Paintings of
Alberto Ramirez Capmany
From 1959-2009
At the Art Bar, Olhao
June 7th- July 12th

Alberto Ramirez Capmany was born in Mexico City in 1930. In 1957 he met Mimi Fogt, a French painter who was living in Mexico at the time.
Alberto and Mimi went to live in New York in 1958 where they formed a close friendship with Marcel Duchamp.
Coming to Portugal on a holiday in 1967 they decided to make the country their permanent home from 1968, living in the Sierra of Sintra, Colares (A Reliquia), Cascais and finally in the Algarve.
Capmany is both a sculptor and painter, and this exhibition focuses mainly on his paintings of the landscapes of Portugal and Mexico. His work captures the feel of the Portuguese countryside, and his personal perception brings out the nuances of colour and detail observed from the hills surrounding him. While the paintings portray the great vistas seen around, there is also a subtlety and magical quality.
The paintings below can be seen at the Art Bar in Olhao, which is open Monday to Saturday from 4 pm. ART BAR, AVENIDA 5 DE OUTUBRO, OLHAO (PARK BETWEEN THE MARKET AND THE FERRY) For details of prices see the attachments in this email.

Previous exhibitions of his work include:-
1971 Galeria Catavento, Albufeira
1972 Galeria Quadrante in Lisbon
1973/5 Exhibitions in their home “A Reliquia”
1978 Elaine Benson Gallery Inc. Bridgehampton, New York.
1979 Junta de Turismo da Costa do Sol in Estoril

From 1980 – 2008 examples of his work have been on show at the
Galeria S. Mamede in Lisbon
2009 Casa Latino Americana in Lisbon

In Portugal since 1967, he now lives in Fonte da Murta, Corotelo near S. Bras de Alportel.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BUY ONE OF THESE PAINTINGS, PLEASE CONTACT ALBERTO CAPMANY ON 917815385, OR SEND AN EMAIL CARE OF catharineoneill@gmail.com