Luis Fernando Aguirre

Luis Fernando Aguirre was an artist and long-time employee of the Spanish newspaper EL PAÍS, where he worked as a layout artist from 1976 until his retirement nearly 30 years later. He is newsworthy due to a retrospective exhibition titled 'Mi perro tiene memoria' ('My dog has memory') which aims to recognize and celebrate his artistic contributions. The exhibition, organized with the support of his son, Borja Aguirre (Oky), showcases Aguirre's extensive collection of paintings created before and during his time at the newspaper. The exhibition seeks to establish Aguirre's place as an artist, highlighting his exploration of the 'new figuration' art movement. This event brings renewed attention to his artistic endeavors, separate from his career in journalism, and underscores his significance as a creative individual.