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Two sculptures of Murcia Antonio Campillo will be added to the cityscape of Murcia, adding another element of great quality for the transformation of Murcia through its arts.
Campbell held a meeting this morning with the Mayor and has conveyed its decision to sell two works to the city of Murcia, which this year has become a favorite son.
In particular, it is a monumental cyclist, whose height is 1.80 - created in 1969, and "The Locust" lying-image, 1.20 meters long, "named for the sweltering heat that had to bear the author working on it last summer.
Both occupy a privileged position next to the River Segura.
The first, in the new Chinese Garden, and the second, facing the Government Delegation.
Both will be ready to wear in the city next year.
The Mayor thanked the sculptor donated two works "that will allow us to enjoy this outdoor museum is turning the city into an international cultural reference."
House bet a few years ago by the incorporation of works of artists who exhibit in the city to beautify the streets, squares and gardens, "furnishing the urban area of Murcia with sculptures of great artists."
Antonio Campillo's presence is not new since last year from his sculpture "God Mercury-chair of the Plaza de San Bartolomé, while his" Nazarene "is located in La Glorieta since 1998.
Previously, Algezares houses the bust of Saavedra Fajardo and the Chinese Garden hosted its sculpture Rubén Darío.
Antonio Campillo, was a native of Alta, is one of Murcia's most important artists of today.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia
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