Felipao

Menina Ma. Auxiliadora

Artist of Spanish nationality
Lives and works in Madrid

Felipao is the artistic name of Felipe Garcia-Bañon Sanz-Briz, who throughout his life, being the son and grandson of Spanish diplomats, has lived in half the world, Arab Emirates, France, Kenya, Nicaragua, Pakistan, … this cosmopolitan life and exposure to different cultures have allowed him to have a multifaceted vision of the world.
He settled in Madrid in 1983. With a degree in economics and business studies from ICADE, he has worked in several multinationals such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Telecinco, Repsol, etc.
In 2009 he decided to make a big change in his life, his need to communicate his experiences, his vision and what had been his passion until then, led him to leave the world of the multinational and devote himself completely to art.
Throughout these years he has exhibited in Germany, United States, Hong-Kong, Mexico, United Kingdom, among other countries, collectively and individually. His first work in a public space has been inaugurated in Guadamur (Toledo) in December 2022.
Graduated in Economics and Business Administration from ICADE – Madrid in 1983
2024
Villa Dalia, Palma de Mallorca. In collaboration with The Dalia Club.
Casa Decor – “A Palatial Edition” has transformed El Palacio de la Trinidad.
2023
Hospital 12 de Octubre
Baluarte Gallery.
2022
Galeria Canalejas
Palacio de la Magdalena (Santander)
2021
Espacio Mira – Pozuelo de Alarcon (Madrid)
2019
Real Casino de Murcia
DS Vigo
Hotel Real Santander
DS Badalona
2018
Expo Art of Living
Casa Club Madrid
Arco 2018 – Clorofila Digital
2017
Galería AM 12
Casa Club Marbella
Club Siglo XXI
2016
Alma Club
David Bardía Gallery – Madrid
Art Marbella – Gallery Javier Roman
Galería PArt Ibiza
CONTEXT Nueva York –Lucia Mendoza Gallery
Casa Club Madrid
2015
El Corte Ingles- ArtsSpace
Kreisler Gallery -Madrid
Palacete Miguel Angel
Mercado de San Antón
Casa Decor- Art Gallery
Asia Hotel Art Fair – Hong Kong
San Antón Market
2014
CASA DECOR
P | ARTIBIZA
2013
Expo Reforma – Mexico
MINI MADRID CENTER
POP & TONIC 2
Hotel Silken Puerta América
Libertad Gallery – Exposición Glenfiddich 125 Aniversario
Take Away Art Fair – Hong Kong
2012
Hampstead Art Fair – Londres
Lets Fall in Art – Estocolmo
Exhibition Pop & Tonic
Estudio Acero In – OFF ARCO
Unusual Portraits – Milan
2011
Art Market
CHOV Pop Up Gallery
“Fashion & Chic” – Las Rozas & La Roca Village
Ramsés Madrid
Hotel Dormir de Cine
2010
Poligon Gallery Marbella
Hotel Atzaró Ibiza
Galería Km 5 – Ibiza
2010
Fundación Caja Murcia-Madrid
Feria Estampa Madrid
2009
Felipe Acevedo Gallery
Sushi Club Madrid
2024
Marie Claire magazine, November issue.
2023
Felipao and the Royal Textile Factory; inflection in contemporary art and artisanal tradition.
NFT’s design for Perfetti Van Melle (Chupa Chups) – Commemorating the 25th anniversary of its international licensees.
“Poppin”: A very colorful and unique NFT
This is a new collection inspired by the sculpture of an English bulldog called “Poppin” the edition composed of 100 unique and different digital artworks.
Sculpture design for the Queen Sofia Awards 2023
Design Limited edition (100 pieces) for the Swiss watch brand Federique Constant.
Conference “Blockchain: The NFT-s applied to Art” in ICADE
2022
First sculpture in public space in Guadamur Toledo. First work of the artist in the public space, installed in front of the façade of the church in the Plaza de Recesvinto.
Solidarity Xmas Tree creation for IWC
The Mayor of Madrid, Martínez-Almeda delivers my Menina to the Mayor of New York, Eric Adams.
LaLiga x Felipao – Sculpture
LaLiga gives a Poppin (bulldog sculpture) in its welcome pack to the 1100 first and second division players
This work is a limited edition, it has a necklace with the LaLiga logo and the signature “LaLiga x Felipao” at the bottom of it.
Meninas exhibited on the ship SALAMANCA of Brittany Ferries.
Queen Sofia Awards for Excellence Design – New York
Solita Cohen, well known collector of contemporary art acquires Felipao’s first NFT
2021
Collaboration with Oliva Lamps
Collaboration with Brandy Carlos (Osborne)
2020
Institutional Gift Community of Madrid
2019
Ambassador DS Automobiles – Felipao creates a menina inspired by DS Automobiles. The fusion of artistic spirit, contemporary design and mastery of artisan and traditional savoir-faire
The monumental Menina of 1.65 meters high is the protagonist of the traveling exhibition …
Order Lum (teckel) for Marc Marquez
Institutional gift from the Madrid City Council to the President of Real Madrid
Trophy designed for Courrier D’Espagne – Cocky – Polyhedric Rooster
Sculpture made for the meat group Miguel Vergara
2018
Jewelry line inspired by the Menina, designed by Miriam de Ungria
Meninas at Bergord Goodman (New York)
Thyssen Museum – Smiylife Collection – Auction of a venus by Felipao