2005 CADAQUES MINI PRINT INTERNATIONAL

This year The MiniPrint International of Cadaqués celebrated the 25th anniversary
of its appearance in the world of art with the desire to contribute to the
diffusion of printmaking in all its forms and techniques. It hopes to revalue this
form of expression used by many artists on the five continents who, enamored of
the results of their experience in this medium, hope to find a route to exhibit their
work to the largest number of spectators.
For 25 years we have tried to do this and I think that we have succeeded because
of the fact that at this moment the Mini Print is one of the most solid and highly
valued events in the world. Its itinerant character has made its presence in Europe,
America and Asia possible. It is always received with the maximum interest and
expectation.
To celebrate that the Mini Print has lasted 25 years, we organized a popular fiesta
in Horta d’en Sanés Street in Cadaqués, where the Taller Galeria Fort is located,
with the Mini Print decorating its walls in an explosion of light and joy. More than
500 people attended, enjoying a community supper and very good music. Many
people will long remember this fiesta.
The exhibition of the 25th Mini Print in the Taller Galeria Fort during July, August
and September was characterized by the use of color by the majority of artists
within their varied techniques and by the intense energy of the forms of expression,
provoking an impression of great vitality.
The solo shows of the prizewinning artists were extremely interesting. This year
the following artists visited us and acted as jurors: Mary Hurst of England, Todor
Orvachov of Bulgaria, Pere Bellès of Spain and Shogo Muto of Japan. The Mexican
Gustavo Möller and the Korean Won-Seok Jang could not travel to Cadaqués
but their works were much admired.
“Wingfield Arts Festival” in England exhibited the Mini Print during July, August
and September. The many spectators who have made it a custom to visit the Mini
Print every year always await it with great interest. In November, December and
January it was exhibited in the “L’Etang d’Art” Gallery in Bages, France. Its
continued presence and the artistic sensibility of Sophie Cassard, the gallery’s
director assures its success.
We would like to express our gratitude for the economic support of the “Entitat
Autònoma de Difusió Cultural” of the Department of Culture of the Generalitat
de Catalunya, which has made possible the complete edition of this catalog and in
full color for the first time. We also thank the Ministry of Education and Culture
of the Spanish Government, which has contributed to the circulation of the event
throughout the world. Thanks also to the Cadaqués Town Hall for its support of
the anniversary fiesta and for its interest in retaining the Mini Print as an artistic
reference of the village of Cadaqués.
Last but not least our recognition of the contribution of all the participating artists.
Without them, the Mini Print International of Cadaqués would not be possible. We
hope that their presence in the exhibition was as pleasant for them as it is for us. It
was an ensemble of art and beauty from around whole world. We expect you for
the next show, on the way to fifty years!!!
Mercè Barberà Rusiñol
President of ADOGI