Lectura 1998

Antoni Tàpies's 1998 mixed media work "Lectura" is a prime example of his signature style, often characterized by its layered textures and symbolic imagery. The piece features a sculpted human form, seemingly emerging from a dark background, holding an open book. The white inscription on the book and the cross etched into the background hint at themes of faith, knowledge, and the human condition, central to Tàpies's artistic exploration. His bold use of textures and materials— evident in the sculpted flesh-like form and the rough surface of the background— create a palpable sense of depth and evoke a sense of both physical and spiritual presence.