An Architect and Artist of Argentina
Clorindo Manuel José Testa was an Italian-Argentine architect and artist. Born in Benevento near Naples, Italy, he graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at the Universidad de Buenos Aires in 1948. His path to architecture was shaped by his studies in naval engineering and then civil engineering. Following a two-year stay in Europe, he also became a painter.
As an architect, his style was influenced by his artistic nature, with projects characterized by the effects of colour, tension, metaphors, and plasticity. His notable architectural works include:
Recognition and Legacy
Testa was a leader of the Argentine rationalist movement and a pioneer of the brutalist movement in Argentina. His professional reach extended to international roles, such as serving as a member of the international jury that selected the architect for the Opera Bastille in Paris.
Throughout his career, he received the Konex Award, a prestigious award for visual arts in Argentina, in 1982, 1992, and 2012. He passed away in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Questions & Answers
Can I browse Clorindo Testa's works by color palette?
Clorindo Testa's works can be browsed by color palette on the artist's By Palettes page.
How can I follow Clorindo Testa's work year by year?
Clorindo Testa's artworks can be seen in chronological order on the artist's Artwork Timeline page.
Is there a complete list of Clorindo Testa's artworks?
Every work by Clorindo Testa on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
Where can I see Clorindo Testa's artworks in a 3D gallery?
The 3D Museum of Clorindo Testa is a page that displays the artist's artworks in a virtual three-dimensional gallery.
