Francisco Castro Leñero

(Cuadernos de iluminar)
Acryilic on canvas
366 x 732 cm (144 x 288 in)

Biography

Born in Mexico City, 1954.

Studies:

1975-1979   National School of Painting, Sculpture and Engraving "La Esmeralda", INBA, Mexico City.

Individual Exhibitions (selection):

2010            Shared Stories II, Indianilla Station Cultural Center, Mexico City.

2009            Diaz Contemporary, Toronto, Canada.

2008            Duet, Gebert Contemporary, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.

2005            "Ivy" Series, Diaz Contemporary, Toronto, Canada.

2004            Displacements, Howard Scott Gallery, New York, NY, USA.

1999            Espacio en construcción 1979-1999, Carrillo Gil Art Museum, INBA, Mexico City.

1994            Estructura esencial, Museum of Modern Art, INBA, Mexico City.

1982            Graphics and Drawing, National Auditorium Gallery, INBA, Mexico City.

Awards (selection):

1999            National System of Creators, FONCA, Mexico.

1985            XXIV Joan Miró International Drawing Award, Barcelona, Spain.

1984            Honors, II Rufino Tamayo Painting Biennial, INBA, Mexico.

1982            Acquisition Award, Annual Painting Section, INBA, Mexico.

1982            Honors, I Rufino Tamayo Painting Biennial, INBA, Mexico.

1978            Second Place Award for Painting, I Youth Biennial, INBA, Mexico.