A Sculptor of Allegory: The Life and Work of Pere Jou i Francisco Pere Jou i Francisco, a name perhaps less globally renowned than some of his modernist contemporaries, nevertheless occupies a significant position within the landscape of 20th-century Spanish sculpture. Born in Barcelona in 1920, Jou’s life unfolded against a backdrop of profound social and artistic change – a period marked by political upheaval, burgeoning avant-garde movements, and a fervent desire to redefine the relationship between art and society. He passed away in 1998, leaving behind a body of work that reflects both…