Biography
Born in 1962, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Since 1986: He has held solo and group exhibitions both nationally and internationally and has received national awards and distinctions in painting.
His work is held in institutions and private collections both in Argentina and abroad. He has taught numerous courses, given lectures, workshops, and presentations at congresses and conferences related to art.
He has dedicated himself to teaching at the secondary and university levels, as well as being a career researcher at the National University of the Arts (UNA).
He has held administrative positions in schools and served as a juror in various visual arts exhibitions and university thesis defenses.
Between 2006 and 2016, he was represented by the Aldo de Sousa Gallery (Buenos Aires, Argentina). From 1996 to 2001, he founded and directed the “Artenativo” Art Gallery in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Academic background and qualifications
1980 Graduated from the National School of Fine Arts (ENBA) Lola Mora with a National Drawing Teacher's Certificate.
1986 Graduated from the National School of Fine Arts (ENBA) Prilidiano Pueyrredón with a National Painting Teacher's Certificate.
1990 Obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, specializing in Painting.
Ministry of Education and Science, Madrid, Spain.
Collections
His works have been acquired by institutional and private collections in Argentina, Colombia, Spain, Italy, the USA, and Germany.
Municipal Museum of Visual Arts, Concordia, Entre Ríos, Argentina
Pompeo Boggio Museum of Fine Arts, Chivilcoy, Buenos Aires Province
Félix de Amador Museum of Fine Arts, Luján, Buenos Aires Province
Andrea Walker Foundation, Bogotá, Colombia
Venancio Blanco Foundation, Salamanca, Spain
Antonio Prats Mari Private Collection, Ibiza, Spain
Lydia Scalzi Private Collection, Latina, Italy
Architect Peter Trint Private Collection, Berlin, Germany
Andrés Bardon Private Collection, Casa de Cultura de las Américas, Houston, TX, USA
Michel Torino Private Collection, Cafayate, Salta, Argentina
Lunch Ticket Company Private Collection, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Dr. M. Losovis Private Collection
Eng. A. Cofone Private Collection
Amalia L. de Fortabat Private Collection
Fernán Félix de Amador Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Visual Arts in Concordia, Entre Ríos
Quinta Trabucco. Municipality of Vicente López - Culture
Timoteo Navarro Provincial Museum of Fine Arts. San Miguel de Tucumán
Exhibitions
2024
Gabriel Avarez. Beings and offerings. Curator: Sergio Cruz.
Municipal Art Center. Avellaneda, province of Buenos Aires
2022
Group exhibition, Latin American Art Triennial of New York - Argentine Consulate Galleries in New York
2021
Group exhibition. Painting - Matter, Application and Possibilities. International Art Exchange Argentina-China – Tsinghua University - China
2020
October
Participation as a presenter (presentation: Light as a Modifier of Color), at the Second Color Encounter. Córdoba Organized by: Lino Enea Spilimbergo Higher School of Applied Arts – Provincial University of Córdoba - Faculty of Art and Design - FAD
June
Participation in RED20 x 20 Solidarity Art - a collective of solidarity artists. Donation of three small-format works to raise funds for charity. The funds were donated to the organization La Poderosa. June 2020
2019
Group Exhibition “Contemporary Masks”. Masks. Roverano Museum, Municipality of Quilmes, Province of Buenos Aires
2013
Solo Exhibition “Avatars in Painting”. Aldo de Sousa Gallery. Buenos Aires, Argentina
2011
Hollywood Suites & Lofts
Group Exhibition.
2010
My World: Il Calcio
Stile Italia. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Solo Exhibition.
Miami Art Fair
Miami Beach Convention Center
Participation with 7 large-format paintings with the Aldo de Sousa Gallery.
2009
Gabriel Álvarez
CasaSur Art Hotel
Solo Exhibition.
Contemporary Painting
Jewish Museum of Entre Ríos.
Concordia, Entre Ríos.
Group Exhibition.
Expotrastienda 2009
City Exhibition Center
Norma Duek Art Gallery / Booth 109
2008
Palais Auctions 2008
Palais de Glace
Group Exhibition
Visual Dialogue
Korean Cultural Center
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Group Exhibition
Federal Prize Biennial 2008
Federal Galleries - CFI
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Special Jury Mention, Exhibition of Award-Winning and Selected Works
Expotrastienda 2008
Group Exhibition
Group Exhibition, Espacio Multiarte
Buenos Aires, Argentina
With artists Miguel Angel Bengochea, Salvador Costanzo, Carlos Scannapieco, Héctor Destéfanis, and Gustavo Greguoli
2007
Duo / Paintings
Aldo de Sousa Art Gallery
Buenos Aires, Argentina With the artist Gabriel Berlusconi
2006
Paintings and objects.
Aldo de Sousa Art Gallery, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Solo exhibition.
Passion Paintings
Aldo de Sousa Art Gallery, Buenos Aires, Argentina
1998
Paintings
Management and Participation Center No. 8, CABA, Argentina.
1996
Paintings: The Lady of Bollini, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
1993
Fetishes: Paintings - Installation - Objects - Sculptures
Recoleta Cultural Center, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Divine 80s. Museum of Modern Art, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
1992
Suns: Paintings. “A.T.C.” Art Gallery, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Paintings. Varron Gallery, Salamanca, Spain.
1991
Silences. Recoleta Cultural Center. Buenos Aires, Argentina
Distinctions
2018 - 2º Acquisition Award of Painting - ´5ª National Salon La Boca , cradle of art and xeneize passion´.
Department Of Culture - Club Atlético Boca Juniors.
2015 - 2º Acquisition Award - ´II National Salon of Painting La Boca, Cradle of Art and Xeneize Passion´.
Department of Culture - Club Atlético Boca Juniors.
2012 - 1° Acquisition Award - ´XXII National Salon of Painting´.
Museum of Fine Arts Felix De Amador.
2011 - 2° Award - ´XXI National Salon of Painting´.
Museum of Fine Arts Felix De Amador.
2010 - 2° Acquisition Award - ´XXV Salon of Tango Ilustrado Sigfredo Pastor´.
Secretary of Culture, City Hall of Vte. Lopez. Qta. Trabucco – General Management of Culture And Education of The Government of The Province of Buenos Aires.
2010 - 1° Acquisition Award - ´1er. Bicentennial Salon of Painting´.
Museum of Visual Arts of Concordia Entre Ríos
2010 - 1° Acquisition Award - ´XLI Salon of Visual Art Felix de Amador (Painting)´.
Cultural Centre of Quinta Trabucco Vte. López Province of Bs As.
2008 – Honourable Mention from the Jury - "Biennale Federal Award (Painting)".
Federal Centre of Investments.
2006 - 2° Award - ´Pageant of Señaladores´.
Magazine MAGENTA ARTE BA
2006 - Honourable Mention from the Jury - ´L° City Hall´s Salon Gral. Manuel Belgrano´.
Museum of Visual Arts E. Sivori.
2002 - Honourable Mention from the Jury - "XXXI Annual Salon of Visual Arts Felix de Amador (Painting)".
Cultural Centre of Quinta Trabucco Vte. López Province of Bs As.
2000 - 2° Award in Painting - ´7ma. Biennale of Painting´.
University of Moron (UM).
2000 - 1° Honourable Mention in Painting - "VI Biennale of Art ".
University of Morón Province of Bs. As.
1993 - 1° Honourable Mention in Painting - ´VI Nacional Annual Salon´.
Bank of De Caseros Foundation – Province of. Bs. As.
1991 - Honourable Mention from the Jury - "Braque, Award in Painting".
Museum of Modern Art GCBA.
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