Manolo Valdés: A Pioneer of Liquid Art Manolo Valdés (born March 8, 1942) stands as a singular figure in contemporary Spanish art—a sculptor and painter who seamlessly blends tradition with innovation. He embodies the spirit of Equipo Crónica, a collective that challenged Franco’s regime through bold artistic statements infused with humor and irony, marking a pivotal moment in Spain's cultural landscape. Valdés’s journey began at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de San Carlos in Valencia, where he honed his foundational skills before establishing Equipo Crónica alongside Joan Toledo and Rafael So…