{"product_id":"manchas","title":"Manchas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManchas\u003c\/em\u003e is an original abstract work by Antonio Alvarado (born 1938, Le Havre, France), widely recognized as one of the masters and pioneers of abstract and non-figurative painting in Panama.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this piece, Alvarado's signature style is on full display: a bold vertical streak of vivid orange cuts through a composition of dark grey and black gestural brushstrokes, set against a luminous light blue ground. A white textured passage on the right creates a dynamic tension between movement and stillness — a balance between order and chaos that defines his visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown as \u003cem\u003e\"el hombre de las manchas\"\u003c\/em\u003e (the man of the stains), Alvarado's work moves away from the representation of nature toward an emotional and mental re-interpretation of reality. His visual language draws from the New York School of Abstract Expressionism and Japanese calligraphy, which he studied during a residency in Japan in 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLargely self-taught, Alvarado received foundational guidance in the workshop of Panamanian master Alberto Dutary. He later served as Director of the Department of Fine Arts at the National Institute of Culture (INAC) and has received prestigious awards including First Prize at the PANARTE Open Salon (1964) and international prizes in Bogotá and San Salvador. In December 2025, several of his works were incorporated into the pictorial collection of the National Library of Panama.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antonio Alvarado (b. 1938)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil on canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 50 × 60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abstract Expressionism \/ Informalism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a significant work within the history of modern Panamanian art, representing Alvarado's unwavering commitment to abstraction at a time when figurative painting was the dominant norm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e📦 Worldwide Shipping Available\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis painting ships worldwide. Each piece is carefully packaged to ensure it arrives safely, no matter where in the world you call home. Shipping costs vary by destination — please contact us before placing your order to receive a personalized shipping quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind original work. Once sold, it is gone. Own a piece of Panama's modern art history.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antonio Alvarado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48150764617953,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/9902\/8705\/files\/rafael-acosta-painting.png?v=1774885397","url":"https:\/\/acomodoservices.com\/es\/products\/manchas","provider":"AcoModo Services","version":"1.0","type":"link"}