Miguel Doura Argentine artist and sculptor, included in the Guinness Book of Records. Country: Argentina

1. Biography of Miguel Doura
2. Recognition and Exhibitions
3. The Nautilus Gallery and Guinness World Record
4. Exploring Human Figures and Landscapes
5. International Recognition and Hypothesis

Biography of Miguel Doura

Miguel Doura, an Argentine artist and sculptor, gained recognition in the Guinness World Records. He declared himself a "21st-century post-impressionist." Doura's primary medium of expression is oil pastel, but he also uses graphite to enhance his works, while adding oil for "hyperrealism." Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1962, Miguel studied visual arts at the Prilidiano Pueyrredón School. During his time there, he frequently interacted with and conversed with sculptor Ruben Locazo. For several years, Doura worked as a fine art photographer, and his images shone within the pages of Argentine and international publications. Miguel created illustrations for postcards, calendars, magazines, and books on various topics. Later, he immersed himself in painting, excelling in his distinctive style, typical of Fauvism. The Argentine artist embraced color identity, breaking free from his own limitations by constantly introducing additional colors.

Recognition and Exhibitions

In 2010, Miguel received an invitation to the Netherlands, where he had the opportunity to work and exhibit his paintings. Local critics stated that the Argentine's "fiery" style undoubtedly resembled that of Vincent van Gogh. Thanks to another invitation, Doura completed several works for the Latin American Art Museum in Amerfoorte (LAKMA).

The Nautilus Gallery and Guinness World Record

Miguel's restless and curious nature led him to create and open his own gallery called "Nautilus." The gallery is located at an altitude of 4300m in the base camp of Plaza de Mulas on Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the West. Choosing such a location earned the gallery recognition by the Guinness World Records as the "Highest Contemporary Art Gallery in the World." Additionally, "Nautilus" was recognized by Argentine authorities in the Las Heras region of Mendoza.

Exploring Human Figures and Landscapes

Miguel Doura's multifaceted and critical approach to balance and equilibrium in his paintings explores the human figure as a large color plane. Despite being acknowledged as the "Artist of Aconcagua," the themes of his works are diverse, but almost always connected to landscapes such as mountains, the sea, or forests. Doura has painted artworks in the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia, and also in the northernmost point of Europe, North Cape, Norway, and on the summit of Aconcagua mountain.

International Recognition and Hypothesis

In 2012, when glaciologist and geographer Vladimir Kotlyakov visited Argentina, Doura received an invitation to paint a portrait of this Russian Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Doura's works have spread across private collections worldwide, and his interviews and writings have been published in various media outlets. With his diverse knowledge in various fields, Doura presented a new hypothesis about the possible origin of the toponym "Patagonia." The development of this hypothesis resulted in a scientific publication by Miguel.