> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.catapult-platform.art/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Maite And Manuel: A Dynamic Duo Crafting Artistic Magic - URL: https://www.catapult-platform.art/maite-and-manuel-artists/ - Published: 2025-01-18T12:09:00.000Z - Updated: 2025-11-24T17:47:12.000Z - Description: Step Into The Captivating World Of Maite And Manuel, A Dynamic Artist Duo Whose Unique Vision Blends Figuration And Abstraction. - Author: Dominique Catherina Foertig - Tags: Artist in Focus, Painting, Mallorca ## **MEET MAITE AND MANUEL: CREATIVE PARTNERS EXTRAORDINAIRE**‍ Discover the artistic brilliance of[**Maite Garcia Argul and Manuel Puig**](https://maiteymanuel.com/?ref=catapult-platform.art)**,** a dynamic duo hailing from Uruguay And now calling Mallorca home. > ATUN THEIR DOG AND NEW WORKS DISPLAYED IN THE ARTISTS GARDEN With backgrounds in graphic and multimedia design, they founded Gabinete Exquisito in 2019, setting the stage for their remarkable journey into the world of painting. ![maite and manuel mallorca artists share the contemprary visual storytelling art](https://assets-global.website-files.com/5fa50f157f3d0938227083c2/65204881fb8fb228a31a9d88_maite%20and%20manuel%20abstract%20art%2C%20figurative%20art.webp) ****Maite and Manuel:** Promising Artist from Mallorca Spain | Munchies Art Club Magazine ![maite and Manuel promising artist duo from spain mallorca](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/03/maite-and-manuel--new-faces-in-contemporary-art-2024--profile.webp) Maite and Manuel (Artist Duo) -> Fresh faces in Contemporary Art from Spain ( Mallorca) with there Assisten "Atun" | Image Courtesy by the Artist ## Interview with Maite and Manuel ### **Are you guys a power couple both in art and love, or do you just collaborate as artists?** *"We've been a couple for seven years and have always been collaborating on different projects since we met*." ### **Who's the proud owner of your adorable dog?** *"Both! Atún is 1 year old and he's an ibizan hound, a primitive breed for the balearic islands.* *He sometimes sneaks around at the studio and ends up with spots of paint all over himself. But overall he's very lazy and loves to sleep while we paint."* ![modern painting, abstract and whimsical](https://assets-global.website-files.com/5fa50f157f3d0938227083c2/65205c74aec4d72161b9226e_artistic%20journey%2C%20artistic%20partnership.webp) ![artist Manuel in his studio in Spain, before his colorful abstract painting](https://assets-global.website-files.com/5fa50f157f3d0938227083c2/65205c8d9da78490b92c0e1b_maite%20and%20manuel%2C%20artistry%2C%20creativity.webp) Maite and Manuel in there Studio ### **You're both incredibly talented illustrators! How did you stumble upon the world of art?** *"We have always drawn, but when we decided to move out of Barcelona we also decided that it was time for our work to evolve and dedicate ourselves to painting completely, which was something we always dreamed of but did not see possible, until we thought why not?"* ![prepping for the upcoming show at la causa gallery madrid with maite and manuel as artists](https://assets-global.website-files.com/5fa50f157f3d0938227083c2/652297787b09c48d75b2907d_contemporary%20art%20daily%2C%20visual%20art.webp) Prepping for the upcoming exhibition at La Causa Galeria Madrid during the Summer ### **Alright, Maite and Manuel, spill the paella beans! How's the art scene in Mallorca treating you two?** *"Very good! This year we already had two shows on the island and we have one planned for next year."* [Maite y Manuel - Biography, Shows, Articles & More | ArtsyExplore Maite y Manuel’s biography, achievements, artworks, auction results, and shows on Artsy.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/icon/favicon-12.svg)Artsy![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/thumbnail/-12)](https://www.artsy.net/artist/maite-y-manuel?ref=catapult-platform.art) Maite and Manuel ### **Where can we catch your incredible artworks on display these days? Can you give us a sneak peek into any upcoming shows on the horizon?** *”We will be at the Estampa art fair in Madrid mid October and will also have our solo show "La Sombra del Pino" in La Causa Galeria at the same ti*me." ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/03/maite-and-manuel--art-magazine-2.webp) ![maite and manuel and their creative conversation through playful art](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/03/maite-and-manuel--whimsical-creatures.webp) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/03/contemporary-artist-and-ther-dogs--maite-and-manuel-aunt.webp) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/03/new-emerging-artist-from-spain-now-2024.webp) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/03/artist-studio--promising-artist-spain-now-on-view.webp) At the Studio in Mallorca: Maite and Manuels Artist Studio ![Maite and Manuel, image credit Juan David Cortes from their solo in Stain Projects](https://assets-global.website-files.com/5fa50f157f3d0938227083c2/65218a863b21383af2cf175e_maite%20and%20manuel%20emerging%20artists%20at%20stain%20projects%20gallery.jpg) Painting **Maite and Manue**l | Image credit Juan David Cortes from their solo in Stain Projects ### **Instagram: friend or foe for artists? What's your take on this creative platform?** It's a great tool to see other artists' work and see what's going on in other places. ### **Could you provide us with a sneak peek into your upcoming exhibition titled 'The Shadow of Pino' at LA CAUSA Art Gallery?** *"La Sombra del Pino" is the result of a collaborative dialogue that combines drawing, abstraction and figuration. Made during the summer months in your garden, moving the paintings constantly trying to avoid the sun in the shade of the pine trees.* [Maite y Manuel - artist at La Bibi Reus GalleryDiscover Maite y Manuel at La Bibi Reus Gallery bio, exhibitions and selected works. Visit us in Mallorca Spain or explore the collection online.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/icon/cropped-Perfil-instagram-270x270-2.png)LA BIBI REUS GALLERYMaite y Manuel![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/thumbnail/comecloser-copy.jpg)](https://labibireus.com/artist/maite-y-manuel/?ref=catapult-platform.art) Maite and Manuel - La Bibi Reus Gallery *Moving the paintings allowed us to see our work from multiple perspectives. The result is paintings with a lot of movement, with interrupted rhythms and variations, corrections and stumbles that arise from quick actions and reveal the reasoning behind each brushstroke and reflect the spirit of play of the work."* ## WHERE IMAGINATION MEETS ART: MAITE AND MANUEL'S UNIQUE VISION In the creative realm of Maite and Manuel, every canvas becomes a playground of playfulness and spontaneity. These two artistic souls, once cartoonists and mascot designers, have seamlessly transitioned into a world where art knows no boundaries. ![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/5fa50f157f3d0938227083c2/65218945b82a43bb7f10a270_maite%20and%20manuel%2C%20artist%20duo.webp) ![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/5fa50f157f3d0938227083c2/6521893f2aa0856ba631b2f6_maite%20and%20manuel%2C%20artistic%20partnership.webp) At the Studio in Mallorca: Maite and Manuels Artist Studio ![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/5fa50f157f3d0938227083c2/65228c186255a39c3dbf5d87_maite%20and%20manuel%2C%20contemporary%20artists.webp) Maite and Manuel - Detail of a work in progress. ![artist studio view in manuel and maite works in progress abstracted art munchies art club magazine](https://assets-global.website-files.com/5fa50f157f3d0938227083c2/6521260e7c50d455ebddde7d_whimsical%20art%2C%20imaginative%20characters.webp) ![detail of the work of maite and manuels work in progress for there upcoming exhibition at la causa galleria madrid](https://assets-global.website-files.com/5fa50f157f3d0938227083c2/6521260ee603efdd9fe88e0d_figuration%2C%20abstract%20expressionism%20art.webp) View Maite's and Manuel's Studio in Mallorca with paintings in progress Their work is an enchanting fusion of figuration and abstract expressionism, characterized by the presence of quirky creatures, endearing characters, and imaginative friends. Within their brushstrokes, everyday spaces are transformed into whimsical landscapes, inviting you to explore their vivid imaginations. 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