Eduardo Chillida

Eduardo Chillida (1924 - 2002) was born in San Sebastián, Spain. He began his career in 1943 studying architecture at the University of Madrid, but in 1947 gave it up to draw and make sculptures. In 1948 Chillida was awarded a scholarship to attend the Cité Internationale Universitaire and travelled to Paris. He had his first solo exhibition at Galería Clan, Madrid in 1951. Best known for his monumental sculptures in iron and stone, Chillida also produced a distinguished body of etchings, lithographs, and woodcuts. Chillida's monumental sculptures designed for both urban and more reclusive spaces are permanently installed internationally. Eduardo Chillida died aged 78 in 2002 in San Sebastián, Spain.