Miguel Fuster

A photographic exhibition by Juan Lemus on the life and work of Miguel Fuster, a painter and draughtsman linked to Barcelona who lived on the street for several years and later overcame his alcohol addiction.

The exhibition brings together photographs by Juan Lemus, a photographer and member of the team at Arrels Fundació, focusing on the life and the graphic and pictorial work of Miguel Fuster. The itinerary follows the path that led Miguel Fuster to live on the street: a sentimental break-up, the loss of his job, the fire in his home on Olzinelles street and an alcoholism that ultimately dragged him under.

Miguel Fuster spent fifteen years on the street. His last days were spent in Plaza Bonet i Moixí, where volunteers from Arrels Fundació offered him help to change his situation. After overcoming his addiction, he recounted his experience in three graphic novels, since reissued, which portray the harshness of those who have nothing and have lost everything.

The presentation of the graphic novel brings together Juan Lemus, Guillem Fernández of Arrels Fundació and Matilde Martínez of the publisher Godall. It is organised by Arrels Fundació.