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