
Rolando Duartes
Zumikon, ZÜRICH Switzerland
I am passionately curious and I observe the world like a child, discovering new things all the time... I was born in Havana, Cuba in 1955, received a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and studied Art History at the University of Havana. In 1987 ... More
Artist Statement:
I am passionately curious and I observe the world like a child, discovering new things all the time...
I was born in Havana, Cuba in 1955, received a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and studied Art History at the University of Havana. In 1987 I did my first solo exhibition in the National Theater in Havana, followed by exhibitions in Philippines, Colombia and Denmark. In 1991 I received a prestigious award at the 2nd Postage Stamp Design Contest in Japan. In 1997 moved to Denmark and I was granted an artist residence in Bornholm. In 2000 I was invited to be part of the group exhibition: HULRUM Masnedó Fortet Vordinborg, Denmark together with 31 artists from North Europa. After several exhibitions in Denmark and Sweden I moved to Switzerland, my current home, where I present my work in group and solo exhibitions. My work is included in public and private collections in Denmark, Germany, United States, Canada, Spain, Japan, Sweden, Norway, Uzbekistan, Colombia, Philippines, France, Switzerland and Cuba.
I was born in Havana, Cuba in 1955, received a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and studied Art History at the University of Havana. In 1987 I did my first solo exhibition in the National Theater in Havana, followed by exhibitions in Philippines, Colombia and Denmark. In 1991 I received a prestigious award at the 2nd Postage Stamp Design Contest in Japan. In 1997 moved to Denmark and I was granted an artist residence in Bornholm. In 2000 I was invited to be part of the group exhibition: HULRUM Masnedó Fortet Vordinborg, Denmark together with 31 artists from North Europa. After several exhibitions in Denmark and Sweden I moved to Switzerland, my current home, where I present my work in group and solo exhibitions. My work is included in public and private collections in Denmark, Germany, United States, Canada, Spain, Japan, Sweden, Norway, Uzbekistan, Colombia, Philippines, France, Switzerland and Cuba.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and studied Art History at the University of Havana
Awards & Distinctions:
In 1991 I received a prestigious award at the 2nd Postage Stamp Design Contest in Japan.
Professional/Teaching Experience:
From 2002 -2010 I taught Art and Design and Self- expression at The International People's College in Denmark.
Exhibitions:
2016 “Handle with care”Orstmuseum, Meilen
2016 “Galerie Cubanito” Zürich
2016 “ConfortDisturb” curatorial project. Zürcher Hochschule der Künste ZHdK Toni Areal.
2015 Swiss Contemporary Abstract Art Geneve
2015 Lucerne Peace Days Festival
2015 Artischock. Ausstellung, “Die Jurierte 15”
2015 -Casa del Arte, Zürich, Schweiz
2014 -„MEMENTO VIVERE“ Kulturparkett Rapperswil, Schweiz
-25 Jahre Artischock-Jubiläumsausstellung, HesliHalle Küsnacht, Schweiz
-Kronen Galerie, Zürich, Schweiz
-Triangel, Zumikon, Schweiz
-Raiffeisen, Zürich, Schweiz
-Gemeindesaal Zumikon, Schweiz
2013 -Galerie Milchhütte, Zumikon, Schweiz
-Spital Wetzikon, Schweiz
-Sportzentrum Letzigrund, Zürich, Schweiz
2012 -Published the book: „The Influence of the Creative Principle“ in Kindle Amazon
-Galerie ArteCubano, Zürich, Schweiz
-Basler & Hofmann, Zürich, Schweiz
-Tertianum, Zollikerberg, Schweiz
-Kulturhaus Visp, Schweiz
-Kulturschiene, Herliberg, Schweiz
2011 -Kronen Galerie, Zürich, Schweiz
-“Die Jurierte“, Ausstellung Kulturverein Artischock, Küsnacht, Schweiz
2010 -Gallerie Milchhütte, Zumikon, Schweiz
2008 -Nordea Bank, Helsingør, Dänemark
-Restaurant "Hispania", Helsingør, Dänemark
-KIB – kulturhuset, Islands Brygge, Dänemark
2007 -Gallerie "Kunst beim Einrahmer", Zumikon, Schweiz
2003 -The International People´s College, Helsingør, Dänemark
2002 -Russisches Zentrum für Wissenschaft
und Kultur, Dänemark
2001 -PREI, Umeå, Schweden
-Zentralbibliothek Umeå, Schweden
-Studieframjandet, Schweden
-Svanekegården, Svaneke, Dänemark
2000 -HULRUM, Masnedó Fortet, Vordingborg, Dänemark
1999 -Galerie Bellavista, Vordingborg, Dänemark
-BG Bank, Nexo, Bornholm, Dänemark
-Svanegården, Svaneke, Dänemark
1998 -Galerie Christian Zeller, Bern, Schweiz
-ASIT Wallisellen, Schweiz
-Svanekegården, Svaneke, Dänemark
1997 -Galerie Bellavista, Vordingborg, Dänemark
-Rådhus, Vordingborg, Dänemark
-Medborgerhus Blågards Plads, Kopenhagen
-Beboerhuset, Kopenhagen
-Svanekegården, Svaneke, Dänemark
1996 -Galerie "Sol y Luna", Neiva Kolumbien
-Galerie "Encinales", Bogotá, Kolumbien
-Galerie "Ciudades del Mundo" Havana, Kuba
1994 -Galerie "El Caballete", Havana, Kuba
-Hotel "Havana Libre", Havana, Cuba
1993 -National Theater Havana, Kuba
1991 -2.Platz beim Wettbewerb der Postmarken Designer in Tokio, Japan
1990 -Galerie Galiano, Havana Stadt, Kuba
1989 -Galerie Blanco, Manila Philippinen
1988 -Kultur Zentrum, Manila, Philippinen
1987 -National Theater, Havana, Cuba
1975 -Kultur Palast, Taschkent, Uzbekistan
2016 “Galerie Cubanito” Zürich
2016 “ConfortDisturb” curatorial project. Zürcher Hochschule der Künste ZHdK Toni Areal.
2015 Swiss Contemporary Abstract Art Geneve
2015 Lucerne Peace Days Festival
2015 Artischock. Ausstellung, “Die Jurierte 15”
2015 -Casa del Arte, Zürich, Schweiz
2014 -„MEMENTO VIVERE“ Kulturparkett Rapperswil, Schweiz
-25 Jahre Artischock-Jubiläumsausstellung, HesliHalle Küsnacht, Schweiz
-Kronen Galerie, Zürich, Schweiz
-Triangel, Zumikon, Schweiz
-Raiffeisen, Zürich, Schweiz
-Gemeindesaal Zumikon, Schweiz
2013 -Galerie Milchhütte, Zumikon, Schweiz
-Spital Wetzikon, Schweiz
-Sportzentrum Letzigrund, Zürich, Schweiz
2012 -Published the book: „The Influence of the Creative Principle“ in Kindle Amazon
-Galerie ArteCubano, Zürich, Schweiz
-Basler & Hofmann, Zürich, Schweiz
-Tertianum, Zollikerberg, Schweiz
-Kulturhaus Visp, Schweiz
-Kulturschiene, Herliberg, Schweiz
2011 -Kronen Galerie, Zürich, Schweiz
-“Die Jurierte“, Ausstellung Kulturverein Artischock, Küsnacht, Schweiz
2010 -Gallerie Milchhütte, Zumikon, Schweiz
2008 -Nordea Bank, Helsingør, Dänemark
-Restaurant "Hispania", Helsingør, Dänemark
-KIB – kulturhuset, Islands Brygge, Dänemark
2007 -Gallerie "Kunst beim Einrahmer", Zumikon, Schweiz
2003 -The International People´s College, Helsingør, Dänemark
2002 -Russisches Zentrum für Wissenschaft
und Kultur, Dänemark
2001 -PREI, Umeå, Schweden
-Zentralbibliothek Umeå, Schweden
-Studieframjandet, Schweden
-Svanekegården, Svaneke, Dänemark
2000 -HULRUM, Masnedó Fortet, Vordingborg, Dänemark
1999 -Galerie Bellavista, Vordingborg, Dänemark
-BG Bank, Nexo, Bornholm, Dänemark
-Svanegården, Svaneke, Dänemark
1998 -Galerie Christian Zeller, Bern, Schweiz
-ASIT Wallisellen, Schweiz
-Svanekegården, Svaneke, Dänemark
1997 -Galerie Bellavista, Vordingborg, Dänemark
-Rådhus, Vordingborg, Dänemark
-Medborgerhus Blågards Plads, Kopenhagen
-Beboerhuset, Kopenhagen
-Svanekegården, Svaneke, Dänemark
1996 -Galerie "Sol y Luna", Neiva Kolumbien
-Galerie "Encinales", Bogotá, Kolumbien
-Galerie "Ciudades del Mundo" Havana, Kuba
1994 -Galerie "El Caballete", Havana, Kuba
-Hotel "Havana Libre", Havana, Cuba
1993 -National Theater Havana, Kuba
1991 -2.Platz beim Wettbewerb der Postmarken Designer in Tokio, Japan
1990 -Galerie Galiano, Havana Stadt, Kuba
1989 -Galerie Blanco, Manila Philippinen
1988 -Kultur Zentrum, Manila, Philippinen
1987 -National Theater, Havana, Cuba
1975 -Kultur Palast, Taschkent, Uzbekistan
Artistic Influences:
Artists who influenced me the most are Hieronymus Bosch, Vasily Kandinsky, Pablo Picasso, J. M. W. Turner, René Magritte, Willem de Kooning, Max Ernst.
Artist Tags:
abstract paintings, expressionism art, colorful, gestural, action painting, gestural drawing
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