In the heart of Malasaña – just five minutes from the Gran Vía – is an exclusive studio designed by the famous Spanish pop art artist Antonio de Felipe. This centrally located delight, for sale on idealista for €730,000, is where the artist has brought many of his ideas to life.
Antonio de Felipe was born in Valencia in 1965 and has created works for the royal family and illustrations for the double vinyl album released by Isabel Pantoja to celebrate her 50th anniversary in the music industry. The artist's style, which fuses elements of pop culture with classical painting iconography, is worth noting.
The Valencian artist has created works such as Las Vacas, Logotipos, and Popsport and has portrayed film icons such as Greta Garbo and Audrey Hepburn. He also uses the backgrounds of these portraits to pay tribute to renowned artists such as Picasso and Miró. Also noteworthy is his reinterpretation of Velázquez's Las Meninas, in which Princess Margarita no longer holds a glass of water but a can of soft drink.
His works have reached beyond Spain's borders, with more than 70 solo exhibitions in Spain and abroad. He has also participated in collective exhibitions at the Casa de Vacas in Madrid, the Picasso Museum in Barcelona, the City Museum in Valencia, the Bilbao Bizkaia Kutxa Foundation and the Soma Art Museum in Seoul.
A versatile studio
The flat has been completely renovated into a versatile space with Antonio de Felipe's own modern touch. It has a full bathroom and two bedrooms, allowing it to be used as a tourist flat, a photography studio or an art studio. It also has two entrances, so it can easily be divided into two flats.
Not surprisingly, the listing for the property marketed by Keller Williams One highlights the artist's own design, which fills a studio with "infinite options" in an unbeatable location. It also underlines the opportunity of acquiring this property, which is versatile and in touch with the artist's work.
The flat's location gives you a connection with the artistic world. Close to one of the capital's main thoroughfares, it is surrounded by many leisure activities, including prominent theatres and cinemas. Likewise, the Gran Vía is of great tourist and commercial importance, with countless fashion establishments selling well-known brands.
A perfect flat
The ground-floor flat has 123 m2 of usable space and a terrace surrounded by green spaces where you can relax. It also has a kitchen with all the mod cons and a room perfect for storage. The bathroom, which has a shower, takes centre stage with an exposed brick wall and modern, industrial-style furniture.
The studio has two floors, with an open-plan room on the ground floor decorated with various creations by Antonio de Felipe. The buyer could convert this room into whatever suits their needs, as it is completely versatile.
Lastly, the large open-plan space that forms the main room of the studio features works by the Spanish artist throughout, giving it a modern and sophisticated style. This incredible opportunity has multiple usage options, allowing you to have the prestigious artist's inspiration at arm's reach.
