Alejandro Obregón Enter a
feeling, not
a gallery.
Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
Alejandro Obregón
Alejandro Obregón: A Life in Art Born: Barcelona, Spain (4 June 1920) Died: Cartagena, Colombia (11 April 1992) Nationality: Colombian-Spanish Early Life and Artistic Development Obregón was born in Barcelona, Spain, to a Colombian father and a Catalan mother. His family relocated to Barranquilla, Colombia when he was three years old. He initially studied architecture at the National University of Colombia but
soon transitioned to painting, recognizing his true passion. Early influences included European modernism and surrealism, but he developed a unique style rooted in Colombian culture and landscapes. His artistic journey involved experimentation and analysis of artists like Francisco de Goya, Diego Velázquez, Rembrandt, and Picasso. A significant influence was Cézanne, shaping his approach to form and color. Key Themes and…
