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A recurring theme in Seguí's work is urban life and its inhabitants which seem like speedy automatons that take immutable routes leading nowhere. Up close, each figure is an individual, walking around and doing all kinds of things. But from a distance, the individuals form complex patterns in a
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One of the most characteristic features of Seguí's drawings and paintings is the presence of little men wearing hats. The artist stated that this came from memories of his childhood, during a time when men always wore hats in the public space.
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Seguí’s works are generally possessed by a satirical sense of humor, critiquing society and human nature. Beyond this, Seguí’s art has lyric components which transcended his satirical intentions.
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Grand Prize awarded by the "National Museum of
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Konex Painting Prize: Quinquenio 1987 - 1991 (1992).
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