Artist & painter · Montpellier

Casto AlbarracínCalbarracin

Striking images. Emotions that stay.

Born in Murcia in 1992 and based in Montpellier, I paint as Calbarracin. My architectural training shapes a practice that brings together expressive figuration, abstraction and pop energy. The Camargue, portraits and the light of the South run through my work. Every original is a unique piece, painted by hand in acrylic.

Calbarracin presenting La Reine in a bright Montpellier studio — retouched portrait.
In the Montpellier studio · retouched photograph

Press & news

Beyond the studio.

Encounters, publications and fresh perspectives on my work.

Calbarracin with his article in Terre et Maison, a magazine from the Montpellier area

In the press · Montpellier

Terre & Maison

No. 1 · Autumn 2026 – Spring 2027

A vision built on emotion.

Terre & Maison magazine introduces my artistic journey and looks back at the exhibition opening at Espace Cowork in Jacou. Architecture, painting and emotion: the article explores the connections that shape my work. Here are a few photographs of the magazine and its launch.

Cover of the Calbarracin 2026 catalogue showing Le Gardian and L’Arlésienne in an exhibition setting.

Artist publication

The Calbarracin 2026 catalogue.

Explore my artistic world, paintings and journey in one catalogue. Discover original works, limited editions, commissioned paintings and ideas for exhibitions and opening events.

2026 edition · 24 pages · PDF in French · 20 MB

Behind the scenes

Gesture, texture, presence.

Every work begins in my Montpellier studio. From the first line to the signature, I look for a balance between a carefully built composition and a free gesture. Contrast, colour and texture do the rest.

Acrylic painting · unique works · signed creations Discover the originals
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Exhibitions & encounters

The works find their place.

Upcoming events and moments that have marked the studio’s journey.

December 2027Upcoming

Lunel — ‘Camargue’

An announced exhibition exploring the Camargue and its figures: bulls, horses, gardians and the light of the South. A selection of 40 works is planned. Practical details will follow closer to the event.

Lunel · Hérault

30 April 2026Archive

Réseau by Espace Cowork — Jacou

An exhibition opening to discover the paintings and talk about art. A meeting of art, work and creativity, near Montpellier.

26 rue Louis Breguet · 34830 Jacou

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Réseau by Espace Cowork — Jacou
ArchiveArchive

Solo exhibition — Madrid

A selection of works reflecting my development, from pop painting and contemporary compositions to more personal explorations.

Madrid

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Solo exhibition — Madrid

In a few words

Painting, my way.

Five questions to explore my artistic world.

Why do you paint?

To capture emotions and make them visible. I like creating strong images, sometimes ironic, always human. Painting is my way of speaking.

What does architecture bring to your work?

A sense of composition and balance, as well as a method of working. Even a spontaneous gesture has a structure behind it: that is what gives a painting its strength.

How would you describe your style?

Contemporary, between figurative and abstract. Strong contrasts, intense colour and a free gesture. Portraits, pop culture and the Camargue are recurring threads.

Who influences you?

Picasso, above all: Spanish roots, a connection to the South of France, an appetite for work and a curiosity that refuses to be limited to one style.

Do you take commissions?

Yes. I also create bespoke pieces, designed for each person’s space, colours and story. Every project starts with a direct conversation with you.

An event at your venue
Proposed setting · AI-generated visual

Exhibitions & events · for venues

An event at your venue

A selection of original paintings, the artist’s presence and, if you wish, a food and wine experience. Let’s create an event that reflects your venue.

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Press & perspectives

Cultura and Terre & Maison: two perspectives on the artist’s work.

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Exhibitions & encounters

Art to discover and moments to share, from Madrid to the Hérault.

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An event at your venue

An original exhibition for your estate, hotel or business.

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Directly with the artist

A work for your story.

An original, a limited edition or a bespoke project for your home or professional space: let’s talk about what you have in mind.