EDUARDO CHILIDA

Eduardo Chillida (1924–2002) abandoned architecture to pursue sculpture, working first in stone before adopting iron as his primary material. His abstract works explore space, void, and limits with a monumental yet harmonious presence. Gaining international recognition after his 1956 Paris exhibition, he won the 1958 Venice Biennale Sculpture Prize. Chillida created over 40 public sculptures in cities worldwide, especially in Germany. His work, studied by philosophers and poets, is housed in major museums, including the Museo Chillida-Leku, which opened in 2000 to honor his legacy.