Marisol (1930–2016)
Author of The Lady, the Chef, and the Courtesan
About the Author
Image credit: Marisol Escobar
Works by Marisol
Marisol; [catalogue of an exhibition] September 23 through November 14, 1971, Worcester Art Museum (1971) 3 copies
Marisol : new drawings and wall sculpture : March 5-29, 1975, Sidney Janis Gallery, New York 2 copies
José Rivera 1 copy
Si fuera mio tu amor 1 copy
Ven, ven (rain, rain, rain) 1 copy
Búscame a esa chica (DVD) 1 copy
Marisol 1 copy
Marisol. [Exhibition]: Chicago Arts Club, Chicago, Illinois, December 14,1965-January 15, 1966 1 copy
Marisol. [Exhibition]: Moore College of Art, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 20-March 13, 1970 1 copy
Marisol: New Sculpture. [Exhibition]: Sidney Janis Gallery, New York City, New York, May 3-31, 1973 1 copy
Murder on Bourbon 1 copy
Associated Works
The Museum of Modern Art Artists' Cookbook: 155 Recipes: Conversations with Thirty Contemporary Painters and Sculptors (1977) — Contributor — 22 copies
Cabriola [1965 film] 2 copies
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Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Escobar, Marisol
- Other names
- Escobar, Maria Sol (birth)
- Birthdate
- 1930-05-22
- Date of death
- 2016-04-30
- Gender
- female
- Education
- Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Paris
Academie Julian, Paris, France - Occupations
- artist
actor
sculptor - Short biography
- Marisol was an artist born Maria Sol Escobar, known primarily for her assemblages and sculptures that drew on both folk art and Pop Art. She was born in Paris to wealthy Venezuelan parents; her family moved frequently between homes in Caracas, Venezuela and the USA during her childhood. In 1946, they moved to Los Angeles, California. Marisol studied at the Jepson Art Institute in Los Angeles, the Art Students League of New York and the New School for Social Research (1952), and the École des Beaux-Arts and Académie Julian in Paris. She returned to the USA and settled in New York City, where she developed her signature sculptural works and began exhibiting them under the professional name Marisol. Her work came to define the 1960s. She traveled frequently throughout her life, dropping out of the NYC art world for significant periods. During the 1970s, she travelled to Asia, Europe and Latin America.
- Cause of death
- pneumonia
- Nationality
- Venezuela (birth)
- Birthplace
- Paris, France
- Places of residence
- Paris, France
Caracas, Venezuela
Los Angeles, California, USA
New York, New York, USA
Rome, Italy - Place of death
- Manhattan, New York, USA
New York, New York, USA
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Reviews
This novel tells the story of a young Venezuelan woman who is unsure whether she should choose love over tradition. After her grandmother dies, she is bequeathed a set of journals which explain how her grandmother missed her own chance for romantic joy. Interspersed with the tales of fleeting romantic bliss are recipes and rules of conduct for well-behaved ladies.
I liked the novel because it reminded me so much of Venezuela – the food, the parties, the places. Even though the book was show more written in English, its cadences often seem Venezuelan. However, without the stimulus of this ongoing nostalgia, I would’ve found the book much less interesting. The writing can be a bit florid and overwrought at times. show less
I liked the novel because it reminded me so much of Venezuela – the food, the parties, the places. Even though the book was show more written in English, its cadences often seem Venezuelan. However, without the stimulus of this ongoing nostalgia, I would’ve found the book much less interesting. The writing can be a bit florid and overwrought at times. show less
Hard to decide what I think of this. Its either a brilliant piece of feminist writing - or a light and patronising piece of fluff.
The beginning few chapters really put me off to the book, since I disagree with many of the social views about women that were put forward. However, I understand the historical reference and how women existed in those days, yet it still didn't sit too well.
I was surprised by the graphic and explicit sexual detail. I expected some, but some of this here seemed out show more of place - almost added in un-necessarily.
In spite of all this, I think I began to enjoy it toward the end. Gabriela's story of love and loss is amazing, and one I think can learn from. You need to be true to your heart, and live your life according to your wishes, not the wishes friends and family impose on you. In addition to being eloquently told, it flows quickly; due to the way it's told, you don't feel too bogged down with extraneous words and it's tone is conversational - all words from a grandmother to her niece. This book also makes it easy to feel with the characters. You mourn for Gabriela and you yearn for Pilar to find what she wants and make the right decisions. So in all, I think it has the potential to be a great story, but there is too much shallow fluff. show less
The beginning few chapters really put me off to the book, since I disagree with many of the social views about women that were put forward. However, I understand the historical reference and how women existed in those days, yet it still didn't sit too well.
I was surprised by the graphic and explicit sexual detail. I expected some, but some of this here seemed out show more of place - almost added in un-necessarily.
In spite of all this, I think I began to enjoy it toward the end. Gabriela's story of love and loss is amazing, and one I think can learn from. You need to be true to your heart, and live your life according to your wishes, not the wishes friends and family impose on you. In addition to being eloquently told, it flows quickly; due to the way it's told, you don't feel too bogged down with extraneous words and it's tone is conversational - all words from a grandmother to her niece. This book also makes it easy to feel with the characters. You mourn for Gabriela and you yearn for Pilar to find what she wants and make the right decisions. So in all, I think it has the potential to be a great story, but there is too much shallow fluff. show less
Comparisons to "Like Water for Chocolate" and Joanne Harris's "Chocolat" have been made, but this novel doesn't stand up to the same scrutiny or reading pleasure. Marisol's writing is a bit stilted and stuffy, even for a piece that alternates between "eras" - and presumably the "translation" of the grandmother's letters. Still the story premise isn't bad - but the main living character, the young woman Pilar, isn't really well developed. Thankfully the bulk of the story is presented through show more the grandmother's letters. A light enough read, but it's no piece of chocolat(e). show less
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- Members
- 140
- Popularity
- #146,472
- Rating
- 3.7
- Reviews
- 3
- ISBNs
- 9
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