Ermengol Tolsà

Ermengol Tolsà is a multidisciplinary artist known for his humorous cartoons, caricatures, illustrations, and sculptures. He began his career in 1979, publishing in Argentina's Hortensia magazine, and since 1985, he has been based in Lleida (Catalonia), where he collaborates with the newspaper La Mañana.

His Bombones series stands out for transforming gas cylinders into sculptures with innovative shapes, merging the everyday with the unexpected.

Throughout his career, he has exhibited his work across Europe and Latin America and has been recognized with awards such as the Medalla de la Paeria de Lleida (2023) and the Mingote Award (1993). In 2023, the University of Alicante honored him as Notary of Humor in recognition of his contribution to graphic humor. Today, Ermengol remains a key figure in Lleida's cultural scene, maintaining a strong presence in various media.