Luis Argudín

(Panorama paraíso)
Oil on linen
366 x 976 cm (133 x 384 in)

Biography

Born in Mexico City, 1955.

Studies:

1979-80       M.A., Aesthetics and Art Theory, University of Essex, Colchester, England.

1975-78       B.F.A., Hornsey College of Art, London, England.

Individual Exhibitions (selection):

2009            Floods, Tlaxcala Art Museum, Tlaxcala, Mexico.

2008            Curtains and Smoke, Seminar of Mexican Culture, Mexico City.

2007            Floods, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico City.

1994            Recent work, Hartnett Gallery, University of Rochester, New York, NY, USA.

1993            In ictu oculi, Grupo Arte Contemporáneo Gallery, Mexico City.

1988            About the Workshop and its Constructions, Carrillo Gil Art Museum, INBA, Mexico City.

1982            With Both Hands, Chapultepec Gallery, Mexico City.

Awards (selection):

2004            Re-entry to the National System of Creators, FONCA, Mexico.

1997            Pollock-Krassner Painting Grant, New York, USA.

1993-1994   Fulbright Grant, Visiting Artist, University of Rochester, New York, USA.

1992            Honors, VI Rufino Tamayo Painting Biennial, INBA, Mexico.

1988            Second Prize, Acquisition Award, IV Rufino Tamayo Painting Biennial, INBA, Mexico.

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