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
How is Clorindo Testa's career divided into periods?
A chronological account of Clorindo Testa's work is available on the artist's Chronicle page, where the artworks pass in order of creation, chapter by chapter.
What other names is Clorindo Testa known by?
Clorindo Testa is also known as Clorindo Manuel José Testa.
How many artworks by Clorindo Testa are available to browse?
You can browse 4 artworks by Clorindo Testa on the All Artworks 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.
