Obra Maestra (2022) -

It is praised for turning a historical anecdote into a fast-paced "intellectual thriller" that captures the essence of the Spanish art world. Tallón, Juan - Circulo de Tiza

While based on rigorous journalistic research, the author uses literary techniques to fill in the gaps of a story that seems too strange to be true. Obra maestra (2022)

(2022) is a non-fiction novel by Spanish journalist and author Juan Tallón . It investigates the bizarre, real-life disappearance of a massive 38-ton sculpture from the Reina Sofía Museum in Madrid. Core Mystery: The Missing Sculpture It is praised for turning a historical anecdote

The central tension of the book is how something so physically massive and difficult to move could simply "evaporate" without a trace. Narrative Style It investigates the bizarre, real-life disappearance of a

The book centers on the sculpture created by renowned American artist Richard Serra .

It received the European Novel Prize "Casino de Santiago" in 2024.

Beyond the mystery, it explores the bureaucracy of art institutions, the concept of artistic value, and the absurdity of contemporary life. Recognition The novel has been highly acclaimed in European literature: