The Llort family announces with deep regret the death of the prominent artist, painter and restorer of works of art Julio Llort Guindulain, which occurred on May 30, 2026 in the Dominican Republic.
Born in Barcelona, Spain, on January 18, 1937, Julio Llort Guindulain dedicated his life to art, restoration and conservation of cultural heritage.
Trained from an early age in prestigious Fine Arts academies in Barcelona, he developed a solid artistic and technical career, specializing in painting, stained glass, fire enamel and restoration of works of high historical value.
His international career took him to Spain, Puerto Rico and finally to the Dominican Republic, a country where he put down roots since 1968 and where he carried out invaluable work in favor of art and national culture.
He was appointed Restorer of the National Gallery of the Palace of Fine Arts during the government of Dr. Joaquín Balaguer, and later stood out as a restorer and museographer of important cultural institutions in the country.
Throughout his life, Julio Llort Guindulain worked on the restoration, conservation and organization of valuable collections and heritage spaces, including the Palace of Fine Arts, the Museum of the Royal Houses, the Casa de Tostado, Cultural Heritage, the Chapter of the First Cathedral of America, the Basilica of Higüey, the Convent of the Dominicans, the Museum of the Dominican Man and the House of Duarte, among others.
His work as a painter was also recognized in individual and group exhibitions held in Spain, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Belgium and Germany, leaving an artistic mark marked by sensitivity, technique and deep love for beauty.
Julio Llort Guindulain leaves an invaluable legacy to Dominican art and the cultural heritage of our country.
His life was a constant dedication to the creation, restoration and preservation of the artistic memory of past and future generations.
The Llort family appreciated the expressions of affection, solidarity and respect received in this moment of pain, and honors the life of a man whose work will remain forever in the history of art and in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.
