Jorge Noceda Sanchez
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Jorge Noceda Sanchez was a painter
whose works are collected by museums throughout the world. A native of the Dominican Republic
, he received his medical degree from the University of Santo Domingo, D.R. in 1952. Upon graduation he moved to New York to specialize in gastroenterology
at New York University
, but quickly became subsumed with painting, his new found hobby. Initially self taught, his talents developed rapidly. In 1956 he enrolled at the National Academy of Fine Arts in New York City, where he received instruction from French and American artists including Robert Philip and René Bouche. His technique, magnificent color sense, and whimsical style received immediate critical acclaim at exhibitions in New York, Havana, and Santo Domingo, and later in Paris, Washington D.C., and Mexico City. By 1959, Sanchez decided to leave medicine and focus on his artwork.
In 1959, Sanchez embarked on a world tour which brought international recognition. During this tour he exhibited in Tokyo, Hong Kong, New Delhi, Tel Aviv, Athens, Rome and at the Royal Academy
in London. In 1960, he won a Gold Medal Award at the Biennial in São Paulo, Brazil. In 1964 the Dominican Republic appointed Sanchez Cultural Attaché
of the Dominican Embassy in Tokyo. In 1966, Dr. Sanchez began became the first Dominican painter to exhibit at the Association Fraternal Latinoamericano. Sanchez later exhibited at Galleria 88 in Rome, the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C. and prominent galleries in New York City, including the Caravan Gallery, Hammer Gallery, and in 1975 at the Bodley Gallery
, which featured the premier surrealist artists including Max Ernst
, Yves Tanguy
, and Rene Magritte
.
Dr. Sanchez retired to Miami where he died of cancer in 1987.
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
whose works are collected by museums throughout the world. A native of the Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
, he received his medical degree from the University of Santo Domingo, D.R. in 1952. Upon graduation he moved to New York to specialize in gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine whereby the digestive system and its disorders are studied. The name is a combination of three Ancient Greek words gaster , enteron , and logos...
at New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
, but quickly became subsumed with painting, his new found hobby. Initially self taught, his talents developed rapidly. In 1956 he enrolled at the National Academy of Fine Arts in New York City, where he received instruction from French and American artists including Robert Philip and René Bouche. His technique, magnificent color sense, and whimsical style received immediate critical acclaim at exhibitions in New York, Havana, and Santo Domingo, and later in Paris, Washington D.C., and Mexico City. By 1959, Sanchez decided to leave medicine and focus on his artwork.
In 1959, Sanchez embarked on a world tour which brought international recognition. During this tour he exhibited in Tokyo, Hong Kong, New Delhi, Tel Aviv, Athens, Rome and at the Royal Academy
Royal Academy
The Royal Academy of Arts is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly, London. The Royal Academy of Arts has a unique position in being an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects whose purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and...
in London. In 1960, he won a Gold Medal Award at the Biennial in São Paulo, Brazil. In 1964 the Dominican Republic appointed Sanchez Cultural Attaché
Cultural attaché
A cultural attaché is a diplomat with special responsibility for promoting the culture of his or her homeland. The position has been used as an official cover for intelligence agents. Historically, the post has often been filled by writers and artists, giving them a steady income, allowing them to...
of the Dominican Embassy in Tokyo. In 1966, Dr. Sanchez began became the first Dominican painter to exhibit at the Association Fraternal Latinoamericano. Sanchez later exhibited at Galleria 88 in Rome, the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C. and prominent galleries in New York City, including the Caravan Gallery, Hammer Gallery, and in 1975 at the Bodley Gallery
Bodley Gallery
The Bodley Gallery was a prominent art gallery in New York City, USA, from the late 1940s through the early 1980s. The Bodley specialized in contemporary and modern art. David Mann was director of the gallery during its heyday and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Braun The Bodley Gallery was a prominent art...
, which featured the premier surrealist artists including Max Ernst
Max Ernst
Max Ernst was a German painter, sculptor, graphic artist, and poet. A prolific artist, Ernst was one of the primary pioneers of the Dada movement and Surrealism.-Early life:...
, Yves Tanguy
Yves Tanguy
Raymond Georges Yves Tanguy , known as Yves Tanguy, was a French surrealist painter.-Biography:Tanguy was born in Paris, France, the son of a retired navy captain. His parents were both of Breton origin...
, and Rene Magritte
René Magritte
René François Ghislain Magritte[p] was a Belgian surrealist artist. He became well known for a number of witty and thought-provoking images...
.
Dr. Sanchez retired to Miami where he died of cancer in 1987.
Museum collections
- Museum of Modern Art, Paris, France
- Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, Japan
- Museum of Contemporary Art, Madrid, Spain
- Palace of Fine Arts, Mexico City, Mexico
- Palace of Fine Arts, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Palace of Fine Arts, Havana, Cuba
- Berlin Ethnologic Museum, Germany