Judging of the Fourth International Sculpture Competition!

Jurado debatiendo sobre los ganadores del Concurso Internacional de Escultura

Winners of the Fourth International Sculpture Contest of the Foundry Capa The Capa Foundry has announced with great enthusiasm the results of the Fourth International Sculpture Contest. This contest, which has established itself as a benchmark in the field of contemporary sculpture, aims to bring innovation and new creative techniques to both established and emerging … Read more

Mutua Madrid Open Trophy 2024

Rublev levantando su trofeo

In tennis, every competition culminates in a moment of glory: the lifting of the trophy. This year, at the Mutua Madrid Open 2024, we have been honoured to be part of this important moment once again. Thanks to the renewed collaboration with our artist and friend David Rodríguez Caballero, we have been able to contribute … Read more

Young people from Prodis Foundation get into sculpture art

Foto para enmarcar la visita de la Fundación pRODIS A LA INSTALCIONES DE xPA eSCULYTURAS

On a day full of inspiration and learning, a group of young people from the Prodis Foundation, thanks to the workshop project carried out by the Villacisneros Foundation and their programme “CapacitArte”, together with our artist and friend David Rodríguez Caballero, were given the unique opportunity to get into the world of artistic foundry. This … Read more

Nahia, the new sculpture at San Mamés for the Women’s Champions League Final

Nahia

Nahia’s work cast in Capa Esculturas The sculpture of “Nahia”, located at the end of Licenciado Poza Street and looking towards the Athletic de Bilbao stadium, is a work cast in bronze by Capa Esculturas that embodies the dreams and aspirations of young female footballers. Representing a young girl holding a football and looking hopefully … Read more

Newton by Dalí: The anecdote behind the master’s last work

Instalación de "Newton" de Salvador Dalí por Capa Esculturas frente al WiZink Center de Madrid

Salvador Dalí, the iconic Spanish surrealist, and Eduardo Capa, founding master of Capa Esculturas are a palpable example of collaboration. Together they gave life to one of Dalí’s last and most significant works: the sculpture of “Newton”. In the world of art, collaborations between great masters and artists can result in works that transcend time and space, becoming timeless legacies that speak of shared passion, vision and genius.

The Meeting of Salvador Dalí and Eduardo Capa

We start from the premise that the play almost didn’t happen, which makes this story all the more impressive. Their relationship was marked by moments of intense work and estrangement. After years of a rich, but slow professional relationship between Dalí and Capa, the “Newton” project reconnected the relationship.

It is said that, at one of their meetings, the master Eduardo Capa went to París to talk to Dalí about projects and art. However, frustrated to see him devoting his time to other things, he said to him: “Maestro, if we are not going to work on the sculptures, I’m going back to Madrid. I can’t afford to spend my days here watching you sign lithographs” and he left.

The relationship here stalled for several years. Until Salvador Dalí, aware that his time was slipping away and his desire to leave a legacy, commissioned his last great creation from Eduardo Capa.

From Dalí’s idea of “Newton” to bronze.

With a simple drawing on paper, Dalí shared his idea with Eduardo, who was to materialise the master’s creation. The bronze piece was made using the lost wax technique. During this long and painstaking process, exceptional precision and skill were required. Therefore, it was executed step by step in the Capa Esculturas facilities, giving life to a sculpture of more than 4 metres. It not only captures the essence of Dalinian thought, but also reflects the technical mastery of the foundry.

Dalí’s legacy to Madrid

Installed and inaugurated in 1986 in the Plaza de Salvador Dalí, opposite the WiZink Center in Madrid, it stands as a testament to the collaboration between Dalí and Capa. The sculpture, executed with the mastery that only Capa could offer, became Dalí’s last gift to the city he loved so much, a gift that continues to inspire and amaze passers-by who contemplate it.

The collaboration between Salvador Dalí and Eduardo Capa in the creation of “Newton” is a powerful reminder of how art can bring brilliant minds together, overcome challenges and leave a lasting legacy. This work not only honours the memory of Dalí and his contribution to world art, but also reflects how the friendship between the two endured in the face of any impediment, turning Dalí’s vision into a tangible reality that remains a source of pride for Capa Esculturas and a treasure for the city of Madrid.

Here you can find more information about the work “Newton”.
You can visit the work at this address.

We present the International Sculpture Competition at La Palma School of Art

Fernando Capa hablando frente alumnado de la Escuela de Arte La Palma

La Palma School of Art, located near Tribunales, in Madrid, is renowned for forging the future of emerging artists. In a day full of art and passion, Fernando Capa made a visit to not only present Capa Esculturas and his experience in the art world, but also to present an opportunity for students: The International … Read more

The MotoStudent team of the Polytechnic University of Madrid visits Capa Esculturas

Motocicleta eléctrica de la UPM en Capa Esculturas

This week part of the MotoStudent team from the Polytechnic University of Madrid visited our facilities where they compete with their innovative electric motorbike. With them, we have had the honor of being able to collaborate with theses future engineers in the development of some key parts. Through this collaboration we want to highlight the … Read more

Santiago de la Quintana presents “In the Shadow of the Dogs”.

Esculturas "A la sombra de los perros" de Santiago de la Quintana

A meeting of nature and art In the streets of Colmenar Viejo (Madrid), a new artistic manifestation emerges that captures the attention and imagination of all those who contemplate it. It is the work “A la sombra de los perros” by Santiago de la Quintana, a sculptural installation that represents much more than three unique … Read more

Palacio Quintanar and “Spanish Sculpture of the 20th Century” (Capa Foundation)

Inauguración de la exposición de escultura española del siglo XX en el Palacio Quintanar de Segovia, presentando la Colección Eduardo Capa.

Artists at the Quintanar Palace. The Palacio Quintanar presents a retrospective exhibition of 20th century Spanish sculpture through the Eduardo Capa collection. Artists such as Salvador Dalí, Mariano Benlliure, Jorge Oteiza or Alberto Sánchez, among many others, are featured. The Capa Foundation’s collection arose from the relationship between Eduardo Capa and artists who sought his … Read more