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Now on our blog: César Manrique's Lanzarote. Do your know anything about either of them?

Dry, fiery and dramatic: the landscapes of the Spanish island of Lanzarote are like no other. Born through volcanic eruptions millennia ago, the northernmost of the Canary Islands off the west coast of Africa has since been sculpted by the hands of Mother Nature. Today, the island is home to beautiful beaches as well as stunning volcanic caves and formations.

But amidst the grey volcanic ash and lime-green lagoons of Lanzarote, I’m surprised to find the presence of art. Not just any art, but an immaculate immersion of abstract art in nature.

It’s the creation of César Manrique, an iconic architect, sculptor and artist who is said to have "made" Lanzarote...

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http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/fire-and-art-c-sar-manrique...

Tags: Canarias, Canaries, Canary Islands, Europe, Islas Canarias, Lanzarote, Spain, art, art and travel, art travel, More…cultural tourism, cultural travel, culture and travel, travel and art, travel and culture

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