Were he still alive today, renowned artist Cesar Manrique would be celebrating his 90th birthday this year.
To mark the occasion, the
Canary Islands Tourism Office is inviting holidaymakers to visit
Lanzarote and see the places and great natural attractions that inspired him.
Born in 1919, Manrique was inspired by the paintings of his fellow Spaniard Picasso and, after achieving international recognition with his own abstract work, he returned to Lanzarote and put his unique stamp on many of the island's famous attractions.
According to the tourist office, visitors can "see his playful wind sculptures, stop to take in the magnificent views at his 'mirador' viewpoints, dine on delicacies cooked on his volcanic grill in the National Park (featuring his logo) or marvel at his architecture".
The artist's former home, which was built within a series of volcanic tubes and bubbles, is today open to the public.
Owned by the Fundacion Cesar Manrique, the impressive building attracts around 300,000 visitors annually.
Written by Joseph Hutton
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