Josep Maria Subirachs i Sitjar [1] (Catalan pronunciation: [ʒuˈzɛb məˈɾi.ə suβiˈɾaks]) (b. March 11, 1927 in Barcelona), is a Catalan sculptor and painter of the late 20th century. His best known work is probably the Passion Facade of the basilica of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona. It has been controversial, as he did not make any concessions to the style of the architect who designed the building, Antoni Gaudí.
Subirachs' sculptural typography in Barcelona is featured in Eye magazine (No. 37, Vol. 10, Autumn 2000) along with the work of Joan Brossa.[2]
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From a young age he showed talent as an integral artist: painter, engraver, scenic designer, sculptor, lecturer, art critic... always with the vocation of the architect who he had liked to be.
He has worked in projects around the world, in different styles: Mediterranean style, Expressionism, Abstract art, new figuration...
The asteroid 134124 Subirachs, discovered in 2005, was named in his honour.