The Soul of the Mediterranean: The Life of Tomás Olivar Duro Born in Madrid, Spain, Tomás Olivar Duro emerged as a profound chronicler of light and movement, deeply rooted in the textures of the Mediterranean landscape. His artistic journey began in his childhood in Tarragona, where, as a young boy, he would find himself captivated by the sight of artists working en plein air. Watching masters set up their easels amidst the city's historic monuments, particularly the Ibero-Roman walls, ignited a lifelong passion for capturing the essence of his surroundings. This early fascination with the i…