Cesar Manrique 1986 Exhibition Catalogue Hardback Book Banderas del Cosmos Fauna Atlantica Lanzarote
In very good vintage condition, a rare copy of the original hardback book catalogue from the 1986 Cesar Manrique exhibition of the Fauna Atlantica Fish Series and the Banderas del Cosmos, or Flags of the Cosmos.
The book was produced for the Mallorca exhibition in 1986. The flags flew over the exhibition, which also travelled the Canary Islands.
Most of the work was painted by Cesar in 1985.
All nine of the Flags are reproduced. Some have printed signatures, please see the photos in full. Each one has a blank back page, so can be framed.
There are also two prints of the Fish series Fauna Atlantica.
The book also contains The Fauna Atlantica poem by Manrique; a biography of Cesar Manrique and a photo print of Cesar Manrique on top of one of his volcanic bubbles from the house in Tahiche, which has since become the Cesar Manrique Foundation. The Foundation was opened to the public in 1992, although operated from 1982.
The book’s pages have a serrated edge, which was the norm in Spain for printing in the 1980’s.
I also have some of the original prints also produced in 1986 on the website at the moment, these are hand signed by Manrique.
Hardback book with 52 pages.
Measures 30cm x 22cm.
Any questions you have, please do ask, I welcome a conversation.
I may consider reasonable offers.
In very good vintage condition, a rare copy of the original hardback book catalogue from the 1986 Cesar Manrique exhibition of the Fauna Atlantica Fish Series and the Banderas del Cosmos, or Flags of the Cosmos.
The book was produced for the Mallorca exhibition in 1986. The flags flew over the exhibition, which also travelled the Canary Islands.
Most of the work was painted by Cesar in 1985.
All nine of the Flags are reproduced. Some have printed signatures, please see the photos in full. Each one has a blank back page, so can be framed.
There are also two prints of the Fish series Fauna Atlantica.
The book also contains The Fauna Atlantica poem by Manrique; a biography of Cesar Manrique and a photo print of Cesar Manrique on top of one of his volcanic bubbles from the house in Tahiche, which has since become the Cesar Manrique Foundation. The Foundation was opened to the public in 1992, although operated from 1982.
The book’s pages have a serrated edge, which was the norm in Spain for printing in the 1980’s.
I also have some of the original prints also produced in 1986 on the website at the moment, these are hand signed by Manrique.
Hardback book with 52 pages.
Measures 30cm x 22cm.
Any questions you have, please do ask, I welcome a conversation.
I may consider reasonable offers.
Cesar Manrique transformed the island of Lanzarote, his birthplace, during his lifetime. Tragically killed in a fatal car accident in 1992, at just 72 years old, he was fundamentally an environmentalist, artist, sculptor and architect, deep thinker and lover and protector of his homeland. His work saved Lanzarote from becoming yet another spoiled Spanish tourist resort - destroyed by the need and greed to create an income from tourism at any cost. Manrique never forgot the history and heritage of his native island, built on volcanic lava and rock. He created a utopia of visitors' sites from the natural materials of the island - lava, rock, volcanic ash, whitewashed houses, cactus, palms and sand and sea and a vision of the volcanic island life that we hope will never be lost. Long may his legacy live on, as we take in the breathtaking beauty of his creations.
I myself was lucky to have been influenced by the island and the man himself, and of course the beautiful people of Lanzarote. My daughter is a Conejera (a female born in Lanzarote). This is my collection of work from both Cesar and the island of Lanzarote itself. Please do let me know know if there is anything you are looking for as I may be able to find it for you. I now live in Almeria in South Eastern Spain, a desert area that is also inspirational and recalls aspects of the island of Lanzarote. I am a total Hispanophile and Manriquephile, who will never forget Cesar Manrique's incredible artistry and influence on creating a world of art combined with nature.
