ΩLuis Navarro and the Silver Medal of the Académie Internationale deLutèce (1988)

On March 26, 1988, in Paris, Luis Navarro received the Silver Medal and official diploma of the Académie Internationale de Lutèce during the prestigious Grand Concours International. This event celebrated achievements in letters, arts, sciences, and philanthropy, bringing together creators from diverse cultural backgrounds.

The diploma, adorned with international flags, and the medal, portraying allegorical figures of knowledge and creativity, symbolized Navarro’s inclusion in an international artistic dialogue. His Navarresque Surrealism — rooted in Mediterranean imagination yet rich in universal symbolism — was praised for its originality and depth, setting him apart among competitors worldwide.

This recognition marked a milestone in Navarro’s career, affirming his artistic vision’s resonance far beyond Spain and placing him firmly within the cultural heart of Paris, the very city where surrealism had once flourished.