El hombre nacional
Artist, craftsman and designer, he was a prominent cultural promoter in Mendoza. He created the Taller de Arte Popular Realista (1953), the Club del Grabado (1955-1958) and the Taller de Muralistas (1957). His skills included engraving, painting, sculpture, muralism and goldsmithing. He produced a wide variety of utilitarian and decorative works, including jewelry, furniture and architectural elements. He was a professor of Applied Arts at UNCuyo (1969-1978), where he explored various techniques and materials in morphological and modular studies. He was recognized with the National Arts Fund Award for Artistic Career.
- Authorship — Luis Quesada
- Manufacturing — Artesanal
- Object Type — Functional sculpture (table)
- Material and Technique — Cancharana wood
- Measurements — 45 x 90 x 62 cm
- Origin — Argentina
- Dating — 1982
Luis Quesada
VIBRANT LEGACY
An emblematic figure in the visual arts, Luis Quesada (Mendoza, 1923-2021) left an indelible mark on the art of the region. His contributions spanned from painting and muralism to engraving and sculpture, with works that adorn public spaces, reflecting his commitment to the community and local culture.
He was the founder of significant cultural spaces such as the Mural Workshop and the Chair of Applied Art at the National University of Cuyo, promoting the dissemination of utilitarian art. In addition, he led educational initiatives that redefined the landscape of design and artistic creation in the country.
His permanent crossover between art, utilitarian art, and design has been showcased in numerous exhibitions such as “Del cielo a casa” at Malba, 2023, and Interfaces at the National Fund for the Arts, Buenos Aires. Currently, his legacy is being rediscovered and studied as a reference of undeniable impact.
