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What is an artistic foundry and what is it for?

4 June 2025

At the heart of sculptural art is a silent but indispensable figure: the artistic foundry. Although it often remains

Escultura completa del Moisés
de Miguel Ángel en San Pietro in Vincoli, Roma

Michelangelo’s Moses: The Contained Force of the Renaissance

4 June 2025

Michelangelo’s Moses is one of the most striking works of art of the Italian Renaissance. Carved in Carrara marble

Bronze pouring process at the Capa Esculturas foundry, featured image in the Ars Magazine report.

Ars Magazine visits Capa Sculptures: the art of publishing

24 April 2025

A special visit: Ars Magazine in our art foundry The prestigious art magazine Ars Magazine has recently visited Capa

Escultura del trofeo Kineo del Mutua Madrid Open 2025, con forma redondeada e irregular.

The Mutua Madrid Open 2025 Trophy: a unique design

18 April 2025

Madrid will once again become the epicenter of world tennis with the Mutua Madrid Open 2025 tournament, which will

Side view of Michelangelo's David with shadows highlighting the anatomy of the sculpture.

Michelangelo’s David. The most iconic sculpture of the Renaissance.

2 April 2025

When it comes to Renaissance sculpture, one work stands out above the rest, Michelangelo’s iconic sculpture of David. It

Pouring of molten bronze into molds during lost wax casting process

The Sculpture Foundry: Art, Science and Tradition

27 March 2025

Artistic casting is a discipline that combines art, science and tradition. Throughout the history of casting, this technique has

Bronze sculpture The Thinker by Rodin at the Rodin Museum, Paris.

Europe’s most visited sculptures and their history

17 March 2025

Europe is home to an unparalleled wealth of art, with cities adorned by Europe’s famous sculptures attracting millions of

Vintage photograph of Barbara Hepworth sculpting in her workshop.

Women Sculptors: Pioneers, works and their impact on art

11 March 2025

Sculpture has been an essential form of expression where women sculptors have played a fundamental role in its evolution.

Bronze sculpture in two phases: on the left without bluing and on the right with bluing applied, showing the difference in finish and protection.

Bluing in Sculptures: Protection and aesthetics for Bronze

25 February 2025

Bluing is a technique widely used for the finishing and protection of metal sculptures. It is applied not only

This sculpture by Ernst Barlach is an outstanding example of expressionism in sculpture, reflecting human anguish and misery through elongated forms and rough textures.

Expressionism in Sculpture: Characteristics and Artists

10 February 2025

What is Expressionism in Sculpture? Expressionism is an artistic movement that emerged in the early twentieth century and had

Escultura de Jaume Plensa con forma de cabeza humana realizada en malla metálica, expuesta en el interior de un edificio histórico.

Jaume Plensa: Sculptures, Works, and Artistic Legacy

22 October 2026

Jaume Plensa is one of the most internationally renowned contemporary Spanish sculptors. His works of art have transformed public

Detalle de una escultura de bronce con pátina verde causada por el proceso natural de oxidación del metal.

Bronze Oxidation: Why It Occurs and How It Affects Sculptures

15 October 2026

The oxidation of bronze is a natural process that can gradually alter the appearance of a sculpture. Over time,

Busto de estilo cubista con rostro humano estilizado, formas geométricas y planos angulares sobre fondo gris.

Cubism: Origins, Characteristics, and Key Works

15 October 2026

Cubism was one of the most important artistic movements of the 20th century, as it changed the way we

Artesano soldando una escultura contemporánea de metal durante su proceso de fabricación en taller.

Contemporary Sculpture: Characteristics, Trends, and Artists

18 September 2026

Contemporary sculpture is one of the most versatile disciplines in art because, far from limiting themselves to representing figures

Primer plano entre sombras de L’Homme au doigt, la escultura más cara del mundo

The 10 Most Expensive Sculptures in the World

4 September 2026

We know that in the sculpture market, the price and value of a work are highly subjective. But how

Retrato de un artista vinculado al arte cinético, la percepción visual y el color en movimiento dentro del arte contemporáneo.

Cruz-Diez: The Artist Who Transformed Color into Movement

2 July 2026

Carlos Cruz-Diez is one of the most important artists in the fields of kinetic and optical art and contemporary

Altar de Pérgamo con friso escultórico en alto relieve, ejemplo histórico de relieve artístico y volumen en escultura clásica.

High relief in sculpture: volume and expression

24 June 2026

High relief is a sculptural technique in which figures clearly protrude from a surface. Unlike other, flatter forms of

El rey jugando con la reina de Max Ernst, escultura surrealista con figuras totémicas, arte simbólico y formas primitivas en bronce.

Surrealist sculpture: the art of giving form to the imaginary

12 June 2026

The Surrealist movement transformed the way art was understood in the 20th century. Rather than striving for a faithful

retrato en blanco y negro de Leonora Carrington, artista surrealista vinculada a la escultura en bronce, la mitología y las figuras híbridas

Leonora Carrington: Sculptures Between Myth and Bronze

12 June 2026

Leonora Carrington is one of the most distinctive figures of 20th-century Surrealism. Although her name is often associated with

Fachada ondulante de La Pedrera, obra de Gaudí en Barcelona y ejemplo de arquitectura escultórica del modernismo catalán.

Barcelona’s Most Famous Works: Art and Sculpture

3 June 2026

Barcelona is a city where art is an integral part of urban life. Its streets, buildings, and public spaces

Proceso de fundición de esculturas de bronce en Capa Esculturas, con colada de metal fundido dentro de un taller de fundición artística.

Bronze Sculptures: Origins and Evolution

20 May 2026

Bronze is one of the most important materials in the history of sculpture. Its durability, its ability to preserve

Detalle de la mano y barba del Moisés de Miguel Ángel, ejemplo del realismo y la técnica de la escultura renacentista en mármol

Renaissance Sculpture: Characteristics and Key Works

7 May 2026

Renaissance sculpture marked a revolution in the history of art. During this period, artists revived the principles of classical

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CURRENT CAPA FOUNDRY NEWS

What is an artistic foundry and what is it for?

Michelangelo’s Moses: The Contained Force of the Renaissance

Ars Magazine visits Capa Sculptures: the art of publishing

The Mutua Madrid Open 2025 Trophy: a unique design

Michelangelo’s David. The most iconic sculpture of the Renaissance.

The Sculpture Foundry: Art, Science and Tradition

Europe’s most visited sculptures and their history

Women Sculptors: Pioneers, works and their impact on art

Bluing in Sculptures: Protection and aesthetics for Bronze

Expressionism in Sculpture: Characteristics and Artists

Jaume Plensa: Sculptures, Works, and Artistic Legacy

Bronze Oxidation: Why It Occurs and How It Affects Sculptures

Cubism: Origins, Characteristics, and Key Works

Contemporary Sculpture: Characteristics, Trends, and Artists

The 10 Most Expensive Sculptures in the World

Cruz-Diez: The Artist Who Transformed Color into Movement

High relief in sculpture: volume and expression

Surrealist sculpture: the art of giving form to the imaginary

Leonora Carrington: Sculptures Between Myth and Bronze

Barcelona’s Most Famous Works: Art and Sculpture

Bronze Sculptures: Origins and Evolution

Renaissance Sculpture: Characteristics and Key Works

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