RICARDO GARDUNO

(b.1988) Mexico City, Mexico

 

EDUCATION:

Piano Studies, National Conservatory of Music, Mexico City

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)

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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:

Recognized by the Legislative Assembly of Mexico City as the

"Foremost exponent of Mexican hyperrealism"

Recognized as an opinion leader and trendsetter in the art world

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Art and Exhibitions:

2020: Participant in Arte Vivo 2020 exhibition, Museo Jumex, Mexico City

2013: Solo Exhibition "Dos Reinos''. Former Chamber of Deputies, Mexico City

2016 : Exhibition at Patricia Conde Gallery, Mexico City

Exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art, Tamayo Museum of Contemporary Art,

Museo Jumex, Maia Gallery, and the Museum of Popular Art

 

COLLABORATIONS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS:

2015: Guest speaker for Ted Talks, organized by UNAM

Collaboration in MaxMara's "Whitney Bag" charity auction

Collaborations with brands such as Max Mara, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Pepe

Jeans, Roi ex, Nissan, PlayBoy Magazine, Adidas, HugoBoss+Fomula 1

Portraits of Mexican and international celebrities

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TECHNIQUES AND ARTISTIC STYLE:

Specialization in hyperrealism and photorealism

Works in oil, pastel, and watercolor on cotton paper

Innovator in object art, particularly in transforming pianos

Utilizes mapping projections in paintings and pianos.