Artista
Eugeni Forcano
Ediciones
PHE 26
Eugeni Forcano inicia su trayectoria fotográfica en 1959, alcanzando pronto reconocimiento en concursos y salones de la época. En 1960 convierte la fotografía en su profesión al incorporarse al semanario Destino, junto a J. M. Vergés y Josep Pla. Paralelamente, funda con su hermano los Estudios Forcano, dedicados al retrato, la moda, la ilustración y la publicidad. Su obra se difunde ampliamente en publicaciones como La Gaceta Ilustrada, AFAL o Destino, así como en libros como Guía de Barcelona (1964) y Festa Mayor (1969).
Fotógrafo versátil, su práctica abarca el reportaje, el retrato, la experimentación cromática y la fotografía comercial. Durante años, su trabajo permaneció al margen de los circuitos dominantes, siendo reconocido tardíamente a través de exposiciones y publicaciones.
En 2005 recibe la Medalla de Oro de Barcelona, seguida de una gran retrospectiva. En 2012 es distinguido con la Creu de Sant Jordi y el Premio Nacional de Fotografía, que reconoce la calidad, innovación y relevancia de su trayectoria.
Eugeni Forcano began his photographic career in 1959, quickly gaining recognition in competitions and salons of the time. In 1960 he turned photography into his profession, joining the magazine Destino alongside J. M. Vergés and Josep Pla. At the same time, he co-founded Estudios Forcano with his brother, working in portraiture, fashion, illustration, and advertising. His work was widely published in magazines such as La Gaceta Ilustrada, AFAL, and Destino, as well as in books like Guía de Barcelona (1964) and Festa Mayor (1969).
A versatile photographer, his practice spans reportage, portraiture, color experimentation, and commercial photography. For many years, his work remained outside dominant photographic circles, receiving broader recognition later through exhibitions and publications.
In 2005 he was awarded the Gold Medal of Barcelona, followed by a major retrospective. In 2012 he received the Creu de Sant Jordi and the National Photography Prize, acknowledging the quality, innovation, and lasting significance of his work.
