Pedro Ruiz (artist)
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| Born | 1957 |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Education | École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts |
| Known for | Colombian Painting |
| Awards | Knight; Ordre des Arts et des Lettres |
| Website | http://www.pedroruiz.co |
Pedro Ruiz (born 1957) is a Colombian Artist, whose focus on conceptual painting is marked by examining the socio-political context of his native Colombia.[1]
Career and education[edit]
He studied at the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, which he attended from 1979 to 1983.[2] After completing his degree, he began exploring painting and printing techniques at Stanley William Hayter's studio, Atelier 17.[3] After spending five years in Paris, he returned to his home in Bogotá. There he began work with the advertising agency McCann, where he became the company's Artistic Director.[4]
Major exhibitions and auctions[edit]
Pedro Ruiz began solo exhibitions as an artist in Bogotá in the late 1980s.[5] He is currently represented by Beatriz Esguerra Art in Bogotá.[6]
- (2012–2018) Latin American Art Sale, Christie's, New York, NY[7]
- 2016 – GOLD Spirit and Nature of a Territory, Presented By the Embassy of Colombia and Maddox Gallery, Mayfair, London.[8]
- 2015 – Anything Goes / "Todo Vale", Beatriz Esguerra Art, Bogota, Colombia[9]
- 2009 – GOLD Spirit and Nature of a Territory, Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogota, Colombia[10]
- 2007 – Love is in the Air, Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá, Colombia
- 1999 The Natural Library, Galería Casas-Reigner, Bogota
Honors and awards[edit]
- 2014 – Named Friend of UNICEF Bogotá
- 2010 – Conferred as Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres) by the French government for his contribution to Colombian art
- 2003 – Winner of the Call for Exhibitions at the Santa Fe Gallery Room
References[edit]
- ^ Ospina, William; Gil, Javier (2011). Pedro Ruiz (in Spanish). Villegas Editores. ISBN 9789588306780.
- ^ "Magical Minutae – an interview with Pedro Ruiz". Latino Life. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
- ^ "El arte es más importante que las matemáticas: Pedro Ruiz". ELESPECTADOR.COM (in Spanish). 2018-06-18. Retrieved 2019-02-10.
- ^ Pignalosa, Maria Cristina (2013-04-21). "Pedro Ruiz: 'gold' standard". The City Paper Bogotá. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
- ^ "Bio". Pedro Ruiz (in Spanish). Retrieved 2019-02-08.
- ^ Norrie, Patrick (19 June 2014). "The 10 Best Colombian Artists And Where To Find Them". Culture Trip. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
- ^ "Pedro Ruiz (Colombian b. 1957), Colaboración". www.christies.com. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
- ^ "'ORO – SPIRIT AND NATURE OF A TERRITORY' BY PEDRO RUIZ – Exhibition at Maddox Gallery in London". ArtRabbit. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
- ^ "Pedro Ruiz, un artista de "oro"". ELESPECTADOR.COM (in Spanish). 2016-07-12. Retrieved 2019-02-10.
- ^ "El pintor Pedro Ruiz en su canoa de oro". www.eluniversal.com.co (in European Spanish). 6 January 2019. Retrieved 2019-02-10.
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