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Poster made for an exhibition in La Casa del Libro featuring rare books from the collection.Lorenzo Homar (1913-2004), Puerto Rican printmaker, painter, muralist, draughtsman, calligrapher and athlete, pursued and developed the Puertorrican poster, and became part of an artistic generation that would employ art to create images that assert the Puertorrican spirit. In 1928, after emigrating with his family to New York, he studies in the Art Students League of New York, under the guidance of Canadian-American George Bridgeman, an accomplished draughtsman of the human figure. In the 1940s he attends nightly the Pratt Institute of New York, then the Brooklyn Museum Art School, where he studies with distinguished experimental artists like the Mexican Rufino Tamayo and the American William Baziote. In 1950 Homar returns to Puerto Rico, where together with Rafael Tufiño, José Torres Martino, Félix Rodríguez Báez and other artists, creates the Center for Puertorrican Art. A year later he stars working in the Community Education Division (DIVEDCO, for its Spanish acronym), assuming the direction of the graphic arts section in 1952. After leaving DIVEDCO, in 1957 he becomes director of the Graphic Arts Workshop of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture. During his directorship of these workshops he taught many young artists, among them Antonio Martorell, Myrna Báez and José R. Alicea.

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Early Life and Education

Born: San Juan, Puerto Rico (September 10, 1913)
Died: February 16, 2004
Lorenzo Homar Gelabert's early years were marked by financial hardship. His family moved to New York City in 1928.
He attended the Art Students League in New York, studying drawing under George Bridgman.
Homar worked as an apprentice designer at Cartier, where he studied engraving, drawing, and history of design.
He also took night classes in painting, design, and typography at Pratt Institute.

World War II Service and Artistic Development

Served in the Pacific Campaign during World War II.
Received the Purple Heart Medal for his service.
After the war, he studied at the School of the Brooklyn Museum of Art, learning from Ben Shahn and Rufino Tamayo.

Return to Puerto Rico and Artistic Career

Returned to Puerto Rico in 1950.
Co-founded the Centro de Arte Puertorriqueño (CAP).
Became director of the graphics studio of the Graphic Art Division of Puerto Rico's Department of Community Education (DIVEDCO).
Designed the logo for the Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña (ICP).
Developed a strong focus on graphic printmaking, particularly silkscreen.
Established his own printing studio in 1975.

Major Works and Recognition

Notable works include: Spanish Incunables, The Lion in Books, and What a Rare Book! (all silkscreen posters).
Exhibited his work at the Ponce Museum of Art.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art acquired several of his pieces.
Received a Doctorate "Honoris Causa" from the University of Puerto Rico.
Awarded the National Medal of Honor from the Puerto Rican Institute of Culture in 2003.

Artistic Significance and Legacy

Lorenzo Homar is recognized as a key figure in Puerto Rican art, particularly for his contributions to graphic arts and design.
His work reflects a unique blend of traditional techniques and modern themes, often exploring Puerto Rican cultural identity and literary subjects.
He played a crucial role in the development of the graphic arts movement in Puerto Rico, influencing a generation of artists.
Homar's legacy continues to inspire artists in Puerto Rico and beyond.

lorenzo homar gelabert

1913 - 2004 , Puerto Rico

Quick Facts

Artistic Movement Or Style: Printmaking, Calligraphy
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- George Bridgman
- Ben Shahn
- Rufino Tamayo
Date Of Birth: September 10, 1913
Date Of Death: February 16, 2004
Full Name: Lorenzo Homar Gelabert
Nationality: Puerto Rican
Notable Artworks:
- Spanish incunables
- The lion in books
- What a rare book!
Place Of Birth: San Juan, Puerto Rico

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