Ivan Forcadell

Biography
Exhibitions

Biography

Influenced by the avant-garde movements of modern art, Iván Forcadell (Alcanar, 1993) is a multidisciplinary artist who creates from authenticity and expressionism to build a body of work that refers to his true self, his roots, and his perspective. The artist intertwines stories from his childhood in the countryside, folklore, and irony, approaching these themes with harmony and ease; his characteristic fresh and colorful style is a powerful stance in favor of the impact of art and a call for the constant reinvention of the artist, for whom the relationship with their work is the cornerstone of their production. Forcadell finds in the importance of nature and human relationships, and how these relate to his own life, the foundation of his works. For him, honesty in his series is as important as their originality, continuously exploring new techniques and materials while introducing elements of proximity and found objects into his compositions.

Forcadell graduated in Design from the EINA University in Barcelona and has had numerous national and international exhibitions, including: “Flux Cutting,” Foco Gallery, Lisbon (2019), “El inicio del segundo acto,” Fundación Lluís Coromina, Barcelona (2019), “Primavera de Escayola,” Centro de Arte Casa de Indias, El Puerto de Santa Maria (2020), and “Un beso, una araña y una flor (Letters to LB),” Random Space, Mahón (2021). The artist's work has been featured in renowned publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, El País ICON, Vogue Spain, El Mundo, and Architectural Digest Spain, among others.

Exhibitions

Mónica Jover Calvo, Ivan Forcadell

By Invitation: Mónica Jover Calvo e Ivan Forcadell

06 Nov - 09 Nov 2025

We look forward to seeing you at ‘By Invitation’ with Mónica Jover Calvo and Ivan Forcadell.

SELTZ by Ritter Ferrer will take part from November 6 to 9 in By Invitation, the modern and contemporary art fair held at the Círculo Ecuestre in Barcelona.

In the Palacete section, Mónica Jover Calvo presents a selection of works and a thread installation created specifically for the event, blending pictorial lyricism with technical experimentation. Her practice, focused on painting yet deeply influenced by the textile field and the use of thread as an essential element, is marked by an introspective sensitivity that explores the nature of being.

In addition, visitors can also enjoy a selection of works by Ivan Forcadell, whose vibrant and irreverent aesthetic—featuring bold colours and an open narrative—is always ready to engage playfully with the viewer.

The sixth edition of this fair revolves around the concept “Lines of Time”, a reflection on time as a fabric that connects generations, geographies, and imaginaries.

DATES AND OPENING HOURS
Thursday, November 6 · 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Friday, November 7 · 12:00–8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 8 · 12:00–8:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 9 · 10:00–3:00 p.m.

If you wish to attend, send us an email at barcelona@seltz.art and we’ll send you your invitation.

Come and experience SELTZ at By Invitation.

Ivan Forcadell

No título

18 Sep - 15 Nov 2025

Iván Forcadell positions himself between the autobiographical, the rural, and the symbolically everyday in "No título".

Far from offering a closed thematic axis, the exhibition is constructed as an open invitation to the viewer. The artist himself defines it as a space without a fixed center, where tradition, the countryside, nature, folklore, community, life, and death coexist. These elements, more than intellectual concepts, are an essential part of his emotional biography and his aesthetic universe.

Forcadell proposes a perspective free of curatorial labels, opting for a direct and intuitive experience with the work. Rather than imposing a specific reading, No título suggests that each visitor complete the void of the title with their own associations, feelings, and memories. The exhibition thus becomes a fertile ground for interpretation, where the personal mixes with the collective, and the popular with the poetic.