206 - TERÁN (Chile, 1974).

TERÁN (Chile, 1974). “Tribute to Banksy.” Tribute to the Geniuses series, 2026. Oil on canvas. Signed on the side. Signed, dated, and titled on the reverse. Measurements: 60 x 60 cm. Girl Frisking Soldier in Palestine “Girl Frisking Soldier” is one of the most recognizable images from Banksy’s work in Palestine and a prime example of his use of urban art as a tool for reflecting on conflict, authority, and power dynamics. The original work was created by Banksy in 2007 and was located near the Bethlehem Wall. In this piece, Terán pays homage to this iconic image by offering a second, personal interpretation through a new medium. Terán’s series *Tribute to the Geniuses* is built precisely on this idea of a dialogue between artists from different eras. As the exhibition catalog notes, Terán proposes a return to painting as a symbolic strategy, creating works that evoke admired artists without resorting to mere copying or pastiche. His interest lies not in reproducing the styles of others, but in establishing connections with those artists who have shaped his artistic development and sensibility. A graduate with a degree in Fine Arts and a resident of Spain for decades, Manuel Terán has developed an international career characterized by artistic experimentation and a constant dialogue with the major figures of modernism. From his first exhibitions in Chile in the 1990s to his most recent projects in Europe, his work has moved between figuration, the reinterpretation of historical images, and reflection on the very act of painting.