PAINTING
OSWALD AULESTIA BACH
(CATALONIA)
 
DETAILS
MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS
120 X 70 
2022
 
By @oswaldaulestiabach exclusively at @toolipartgallery Budapest. 

Oswald Aulestia is a living legend, a 77-year-old Catalan artist, and the son of the famous master Salvador Aulèstia.

During his career, Oswald was and is a brilliant painter. He was also gallerist, and all his life has been a bon vivant.

He was also a notorious art forger of famous artworks such as Miró, Chagall, Tàpies, Dalí, and Picasso.

The FBI, Mossos d'Esquadra, and Carabinieri were involved in the "Operation Artist" case that ultimately led to Oswald's extradition and imprisonment in a U.S. prison at the age of 70, where he was supposed to serve 23 years in the cage, but miracles exist; after some intelligent moves, he only served ten months.

He is considered one of the most important art forgers in history.

Oswald has gained significant recognition as a renowned artist due to his ingenious creations, which are the outcome of his relentless efforts and years of honing his art.

Through his dedication and expertise, he has forged masterpieces that captivate the imaginations of art enthusiasts worldwide. His original artworks are a vibrant blend of Pop Art and Neoplasticism elements, incorporating bold colors and geometric shapes. He explores the intersection between these two movements, creating visually striking pieces that capture the essence of both styles.

We had the privileged to host him in a Solo exhibition in the Toolip Art Gallery in Barcelona and he was one of the jurors of the 2nd @toolipartcontest .