Juan Ripollés

Juan Ripollés, born in 1932 in Castellón, Valencia, Spain, is a Mediterranean artist with tremendous vitality and a zest for life. After a difficult childhood in postwar Spain, he moved to Paris, where he discovered a new world of creativity and freedom1. Ripollés returned permanently to the countryside near Castellón in 1963, where he prefers to paint under the blazing sun, surrounded by nature.

His unique visual and formal language, characterized by a distinctly Mediterranean palette, appeals to positive and universal emotions. Ripollés expresses his zest for life not only on large canvases but also in impressive sculptures that grace public spaces in cities such as Valencia, Castellón, Madrid, Seville, Venice, Ede, and Kerkrade.

Ripollés has exhibited in various cities, and his work can be found in collections around the world. His artworks radiate a sense of joy and optimism, which reinforces his unique artistic language.