The University of Alicante and the Mutxamel City Council began their cooperation in 1995 with the signing of the first agreement to carry out cultural, academic and research activities around the figure of the artist Arcadi Blasco from Mutxamel. Nearly thirty years after the start of this fruitful cooperation, last April 2022 Both institutions signed new agreement with the heirs of the artist, which c mechanismscataloging, preservation and surveillance of his works Artistic and documentary collections kept at UA and for the future Arcadi Blasco Museum in Mutxamel.
Today, the consolidated cooperation between both institutions goes one step further. Arcadi Blasco Corporate ChairBorn and governed by the joint effort of the University of Alicante and the Mutxamel City Council rose ayela. Amparo Navarro, UA’s rector, and the mayor of Mutxamel, Sebastian Canadians, they took part this morning protocol signature in an action led by Ceramic painting by Arcadi Blasco It shines on one of the walls of the rector’s office.
After signing, the mayor thanked the close and long-term cooperation between the city council and the university and the establishment of this seat dedicated to the famous artist of Mutxamel. Rector Amparo Navarro also showed his gratitude to the municipality and underlined “the many ties that united us in the town of Mutxamel and are now even stronger”. The director stated that Election of Rosa Ayela as President “It was very simple for me because, like Arcadi, he was born in Mutxamel and will combine his excellent management with a passion for his town.”
a reflection center
The text of the agreement details that the Arcadi Blasco Institutional Chair will be academically affiliated and located at the University of Alicante. chair to be reflection, discussion and research core in the field of art around works created by the artist, such as stained glass windows, mosaics, ceramic murals, and art that flourished from the mid-20th century to the beginning of the 21st century. Will design and execute chairs a training program and outreach and research tasks Contributing the best education and knowledge on this subject. Mutxamel City Council for its part Financial contribution of 30.000 Euro.
Among the planned actions, the agreement includes: Research awards of Arcadi Blasco’s artistic legacy for end-of-degree and post-graduate projects from the University of Alicante; student assistance postgraduate research on Arcadi Blasco’s artistic legacy; “Arcadi Blasco Plastic Arts Awards” organization; development of a special website for the president; and collaboration with other public or private organizations for exhibition projects and publications on Arcadi’s work.
Relatives of Arcadi Blasco also attended the signing ceremony; the Esther Algarra, IA Secretary General; Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Commercial Sciences, Raul Ruiz; MUA coordinator, remedies navarroTeacher Joaquin Marhuendamunicipal secretary, Helena Lopez; Member of Education and Culture Council, Rafael Garcia, and the town’s historian.
Artist
Arcadi Blasco was a plastic artist and contemporary creator. innovative in the fields of ceramics, stained glass, painting and sculpture, with wide national and international recognition. In towns and cities there are many museums, public buildings, streets and squares where you can watch and admire his works.
Also lots of awards and distinctions the artist’s lifetime Plastic Arts Award Awarded by the Generalitat Valenciana, Maisonnave Award University of Alicante, Manises Gold Medal, Knight Chosen title of Misteri d’Elx, Ambassador of Alicante City Councilmember status International Academy of Ceramics It is affiliated with the Unesco or l’Agulla d’Or, awarded by the Mutxamel City Council.