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Rafael Villamil: A Retrospective 1954-2024 is an intimate portrait of a renaissance artist/architect from Puerto Rico as told through his artistic and architectural work, drawings, studies, press and personal letters divided into two sections.The ART section is dedicated to his paintings, process, and practice, he had an exhibition with famed artist Andy Warhol. The ARCHITECTURE section features iconic buildings that he has worked on with others like famed architect Louis Kahn. Rafael has worked with famed architect Henry Klumb the former head draftsman for Frank Lloyd Wright. Rafael Villamil: A Retrospective 1956-2024 is a two-volume book (slipcase) from a Latin American icon that has never received his due praised. There is a growing interest in his life work and will continue to build momentum.

Rafael Villamil is a 90-year-old Puerto Rican artist/architect that has worked with famed architects Henry Klumb the former head draftsman for Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Kahn. He was awarded the CCRA for Best in Interior and Architecture, Gold Medal for Design Excellence by the American Institute of Architects and Progressive Architecture Design Award for Planning and Urban Design. In the 1960’s Rafael ’s artwork was displayed in a group exhibition at the YWHA that included noted artist Andy Warhol before he became the most influential artist that has ever lived. Rafael has shown his artwork at the Museum of the University of Puerto Rico, School of Visual Arts, and El Barrio to name a few.