David Paquet

DAVID PAQUET (Toulouse, 1964).
Untitled, 1998.
Acrylic on canvas.
It presents very slight lack in the upper right area and does not preserve stretcher frame.
Signed and dated in the lower right corner. Signed, dated and located (Madrid) on the back.
Measurements: 128 x 128 cm.

In 1978, David Paquet received the first prize of drawing of the city of Gramat. This recognition marked the beginning of an artistic career that would lead him to explore multiple forms of expression and leave an indelible mark on the contemporary art world. In 1989, Paquet settled in Madrid. He soon formed relationships with emblematic figures of the Movida Madrileña, such as photographer Pablo Pérez-Mínguez, Fabio McNamara, Carlos Berlanga and music producer Miguel Ángel Arenas. Together they founded the music production company Legende S.L., an experience that nurtured his artistic vision and strengthened his connection with Spanish culture. Paquet's restless spirit led him to explore fashion, decoration and photography, collaborating with renowned artists such as Pérez-Mínguez. Between 1989 and 1999, he contributed his styling talents to iconic projects, including the cover of Alejandro Sanz's Viviendo Deprisa album and the celebrated works of the "PPM Icons". His first solo exhibition, Impire, in 1993, which opened at the prestigious Sen Gallery in Madrid, was the beginning of a fruitful exhibition career. During the following years, his works were exhibited at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, the Palacio de Gaviria and the Galería Corazón Negro.
In 1997, the creation of Minotauro Cósmico (Cosmic Minotaur) consolidated his place in the art scene. This work, highlighted by scholar José María Blázquez Martínez as a reference to the classic myths of the 20th century, marked a milestone: it was the first male nude published in Shangay magazine. Paquet continued to participate in events such as Photo España 98 and to collaborate with fashion designers such as Manuel de Gotor and Lorenzo Caprile. In 1999, he opened his portrait studio, immortalizing figures such as Alejandro Sanz, Andrés Pajares and Pedro Serrano, among others. Actions such as the creation of a website in 2005 or his participation in international events such as Part Art Fair in Germany, Paquet consolidated his global presence. He also ventured into large-scale projects, such as the set for "Las 7 Musas de P.P.M." and retrospective exhibitions celebrating his three decades of work in Spain.