Fran López Artesano
Creative / direct action
C. Senador Castillo Olivares, 32, 35003 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, España
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Crafts
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Intangible cultural heritage
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Artistic and cultural education
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Bio / presentation
Fran López is an artisan based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, specializing in the art of traditional weaving and basketry with vegetable fibers. His mission is to preserve and revalue these ancestral techniques, combining manual mastery with contemporary design. Through his workshop, he creates and sells unique pieces such as baskets, hats, and other wicker objects, and participates in fairs and events to disseminate his craft. Fran López positions himself as a key cultural agent who, through his work, keeps an ancestral artistic tradition alive, contributing to the intangible cultural heritage of the region and the education of new generations.