We may think that hobbies of our favorite athletes These range from cars to property purchases such as that of a London City Lioness player. Alexia Putellasor the unforgettable goalkeeper of the Spanish national team, Iker Casillas. Now among the football elite we find a group of true fans of contemporary art.
Happening Sergio Ramos This is probably the most amazing of all. Seville footballer and businessman supports close connection with the world of art and has repeatedly shared some of his acquisitions: for example, “The Blind Leading the Blind” by Manuel Leon Moreno or other works by artists such as Jaume Plensa or Banksy. During his visit to El Hormigero in 2019, the then Real Madrid captain summed up this passion shared with Pilar Rubio: “We are closely connected to the art world because there is no better way to invest than in art or culture.”.
“The Origin of the Continuum” by Phil Frost.
Photo: Lopez de la Serna
One of the works from his extensive collection is “The Origin of the Continuum” artist Phil Frost. A three-dimensional diptych three meters high and more than four meters wide, which combines materials such as cans, nails or a gas pump. The footballer included this work in his series in 2019, after studying it for several months and even speaking on the phone with Frost to find out about it.
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