Pepe Espaliú
Córdoba, Spain
About the Artist
Pepe Espaliú's multidisciplinary practice explored themes of identity, sexuality, and the body. Through performances, sculptures, paintings, and drawings, he addressed his experience with HIV/AIDS, creating powerful and poignant works that challenged social norms and confronted mortality.More Artists from Spain
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