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Fundacion Cesar Manrique

Description: Calle Taro de Tahiche, s/n 35507 / Villa de Teguise / Lanzarote / Tel: +34 928843138 / Fax: +34 928843463 / The César ... more

Fundacion Cesar Manrique ... Manrique foundation was set up in 1982 by César Manrique and a group of friends but wasn't officially opened until 1992, after Manrique was killed. The foundation, based at Manrique's home before he moved out for a quieter life, is a private, non-profit organisation set-up to allow tourists access to Manrique's home. The foundation is also an art-gallery featuring both art created by Manrique himself, as well as art Manrique acquired over his life. The gallery includes original scribblings by Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró. The money that the foundation makes from ticket sales, goes into Lanzarote and helps to raise awareness about art as well as being used to fund the foundation's "artistic, cultural and environmental activities".

Newest Review: ... is simply breathtaking and a definite photo opportunity. CESAR MANRIQUE'S HOUSE ---------------------------------- --------- Whilst walking over the fields of lava around the region of Tahiche, in Lanzarote Cesar Manrique came across a tip of a green fig tree. Surprised that something was able to survive in this barren landscape Cesar Manrique explored further. He noticed a collection of ... more

... lava bubbles under the ground. This was soon to become Cesar Manrique's home. The interconnecting parts of the bubbles were broken down to create more space Cesar Manrique's home consists of two floors. The upstairs part is like a traditional Canar...more

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Fundacion Cesar Manrique: As we walk in fields of...lava! (884 words)
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WHO IS CESAR MANRIQUE? ----------------------------------------- Cesar Manrique is considered a hero by the inhabitants of the Canary Islands. He was born in the capital of Lanzarote, Arrecife in 1919. Unfortunately he died in 1992 in a car accident at the age of 73. His death had a huge impact on the locals as he was such an influential person and the effects of his presence can still be felt today. BUT WHAT DID HE DO? ----------------------------------- When he returned home from his trip to America in 1966 the tourism industry was starting to pick up in Lanzarote. Cesar Manrique was a huge fan of his home and wanted it to remain ... Read the complete review