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”Gz”  Mixed media on wood panel with resin 24”x 24”

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    Angelov (Alvaro) Franco: The Alchemist of Color, Form, and Memory

    Nurtured in the vibrant cultural milieu of Colombia, Angelov Franco's artistry exemplifies the versatility of multimedia painting and beyond. From an early age, his aesthetic sensibilities were shaped by the illustrative dynamism of comic books, cartoons, and other graphic narratives. This foundation blossomed into a sophisticated semi-abstractionist style that balances between the figurative and the ethereal, each piece echoing with the vivid whimsy of his imagination.

    Franco's work is a symphony of techniques and tools. Beyond the traditional brush, he has masterfully harnessed the precision of paint pens to craft intricate drawings. These meticulous renderings often merge seamlessly with other media, creating a rich tapestry of textures and tones. His use of paint pens not only enhances the details but also imbues his pieces with a contemporary edge. The vibrancy of Colombian hues, interpreted through his unique palette, resonates in every stroke and line, weaving a story of heritage, innovation, and artistic evolution.

    His formative years at the Art Students League of New York honed his skills, but it's his global sojourns—spanning from Miami to Los Angeles, Australia to Germany—that have rendered a panoramic depth to his art. Each location infuses his pieces with new narratives, aesthetics, and techniques.

    Sculpture, another facet of Franco's vast artistic repertoire, showcases his ability to mold and manipulate materials into forms that speak. He often integrates found objects—items imbued with personal memories, societal significance, or just the playful whims of the moment. These sculptures, like relics of lived experiences, resonate with the stories they encapsulate, making them tangible chronicles of moments, emotions, and memories.

    Recognition of Franco's distinctive artistry came with accolades like the Artist Excellence Award from the TNC of New York. Art critic Carolyn Rattclife aptly praised his "nuanced approach to the figurative realm and an impeccable orchestration of composition." His keen eye captures the unobserved, inviting viewers into a deeper exploration of the familiar.

    Franco's works have graced both the prestigious corridors of the Gwangju International Contemporary Art exhibition in Korea and the intimate walls of global residences. He has enriched public collections, notably TNC NYC, Charity Water, and The Girls Club NYC, with his pieces.

    The artist's flair extends to three-dimensional installations, with renowned participations in festivals like Burning Man and Symbiosis. Collaborative endeavors with talents like Shrine On echo his commitment to innovative, sustainable artistry, especially evident in his recycled-material installations. His murals, especially the sprawling piece in Wynwood, Miami, and the vibrant displays in Mexico City and Havana, are visual testaments to his expansive creative vision.

    In the galaxy of contemporary art, Angelov Franco is a radiant star, blending imagination, cultural narratives, and diverse techniques to create masterpieces that stand the test of time.

    Art Exhibits

    Exhibits

    The Artist experience his first bebut  solo show in the Colombian Island of San Andres  in the summer of 1995, selling out of his works , please go to the blog part to read the story.

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    Abraxas Cafe and Art  Gallery  June 1995 Curated by  Jackie Fred Saad Robinson


    Bondi beach  Street fair , Sydney Australia , April  1996 , “ SALUTE “ to Brett Whiteley


    Instituto Allende  San Miguel de Allende ,Guanajuato  Mexico Group art exhibit  1998


    Vision Gallery , Brooklyn , NY 1999 , Group show with Artist  Josie  Cobb. 

    The Newark Museum of Art , Newark NJ 1999, Group Exhibit for Rutgers University Law School.

    Seminar 4D Pink Pony LES , NYC  2000 group art show

    Collaboration with Greg sheppard , Maria  Calle ” Desperate a east village cowboy story film”

    Collaboration with Howard Schwartzberg at  Socrates Sculpture park , Long Island City   Queens , NY 2000

    Jonathan Shorr Art Gallery 2002 - 2006 NYC , Collective art Exhibits


    Fountain Art Fair  Wynwood , Miami  2006- 2007 collective art exhibition


    PostKunst art gallery  defunct , Zürich  Switzerland, rock show collective 2005


    Open art fair NYC at the Fryin Pan Summers 2006-2008 in collaboration with sailor and Artist Reid Stowe  , NYC


    Collaboration with Ezra Talmatch  and the Stark Twins , Complete Snow Flakes  Art installion  Dec 2009 Art Miami , Miami Art week, 


    Plan V Art show at the Flamingo Building , Miami Beach  , FL  2008 in  Gratitude  and collaboration with Jordan  Eagles , German Tagle and Brian Leo.


    Charity Water fund raiser  for Africa in collaboration with Scott Harrison , donated 3 pieces that were sold , portraits of Barack Obama in election mode 


    Collective Hardware and the infamous “ The Box”  in collaboration with Artists Ronnie Cutrone ( Andy Warhol’s  Assistant 1972 -1982  Mentor and  Beautiful friend  R.I.P )  Norman Reedus (American actor and Artist ) and Simon Hammerstein .2008  NYC


    Red Dot Art Fair  2009 Nomade Art Gallery Aix en Provence , collective exhibit.


    Brooklyn Collective Group art show Curated by  Morgan Lappin  2010, Brooklyn , NY


    Rabbit Hole Art Gallery DUMBO , Brooklyn  NY 2011 group show 


    Theater of the New City  , New York City , NY 2011-2013 group art shows in solidarity with the theater, Curated by Caroline Radcliffe 


    Dedicated my self to work as an art delivery cross country truck driver and professional  head art installer for Hedley‘s Humpers   UK/NYC   from 2009 to 2014 for  clients like ( Christie’s auction house NYC  art and antique divisions  , Sotheby’s auction house NYC  , Phillips auction house NYC .and many others including Michelle Rosenfeld Gallery NYC and Paul Kasmin .


    Built the Art Gallery for the Symbiosis solar eclipse at Pyramid lake , Nevada 2012

     Built art Gallery for Tribe 13th visionary ar gallery at Envision Music Festival  , Ubita , Costa Rica 


    2013 in collaboration with Artist  Michael Divine , Hoodie Salinas creator of Majestix design and the Obi Wan Rob Bell creator of Zonotopia  ( beautiful human being  and artist R.I.P) , built six pyramids 18 feet high by 12 in diameter base  at the famous cell space mission district theater in San Francisco California for  Fractal planet  gigantic stage at Burning Man Festival , Black Rock City , Nevada  2013 and participation of Andrew Jones artist and digital performer .


    Art C ollaborations with the Art collective Grand Artique from San Diego CA  for Lightning in a Bottle Music Festival  2013 and Performance Artist  Jade Mangiafico Greensberg 

     

    2014 Boom art festival art gallery ,  Idanha Nova , Portugal in collaboration with Artists Matty Green , Thomas Lyle and Andrew Jones


    2015 Seoul Frieze Art Fair  Josh LIlley Art Gallery . Seoul Korea  group exhibit 


    2015 Art Turkish Cafe Desert Hearts  music festival  Built in collaboration Gregg Fleishman


    2016  Collaboration with Empire of Love directed by Artist  Shrine On and the Chickin Rabbitz art crew  , Lightning in a  Bottle  Music Festival Art Installation.


    2016 “ Prometheus “Mural in Collaboration with Scientist and  fellow Artist  JHz

     Zappos campaign , Beautify Earth, Wynwood , Miami FL


    2016 Murals in Habana  Cuba

     

    2016 Burning Man Center Camp Art Exhibit , Black Rock CIty  Nevada 


    2017 Burning Man Art Installation and Mural  , Center Camp , BRC  Nevada


    2017 Bangkok street restaurant Mural , Thailand 


    2017 ‘Dragon Mural ‘Hunan Bay ,  Ong Island, Vietnam 


    2017 Mural in Ille a vachê , Haiti for Charity Flying Kite for Haiti , Haiti 


    2018 Solo art show at theTalented Master Polynesian Tattoo Artist studio Manu Farrarons Art Gallery & Studio ,  Studio City , Los Angeles CA 


    2018  Mural in Paris France “ La Tempête avant la création “ in support of the families and people in limbo victims of the wars in the Middle East. For Coalia foundation 


    2018  Le Lavo/Matik Art Graffitti Gallery , Paris France  Group show 


    2018 Burning Man Art Installation , Mural at Center Camp  ,BRC  Nevada collaboration with Codex Urbanus 


    2018 participated in many music festivals in California as a builder , art installer and artist  


    2021 Andromede Art Collective , group show Gallerie Marguerite Milin < Paris France .


    2022 Mural at Burning  Man Art Center Camp. BRC Nevada 


    2023 Collaborations  with Artist and Architect Jams Brazil  for the Art Center In Opa-locka  Fllorida , and Lincoln road MIami  Beach FL  for Miami Art Week 


    2023 MERC Studios  MIami  Florida MIami Art Week and Christmas art show 



    - There is pauses  on the time line….. the artist have no stop working ,  there is always ways of manifesting  a new project, inspire by life’s aspects , styles , new languages , studies of figures , conversations , animals , people  , symbols and objects,  Emotions .  Participating in very spontaneous gatherings of creation  collaborating  with Artists around the world brings some form of joy and connection that  becomes expression   ,  Music , Live performances, Poetry or just being present ,…

    ,updating the site as we go .. this one is brand new .. and there is tones of content to edit and post so please be checking ffor  new content and updated images , 

    currently working on a beautiful story to share .


     


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        “Feelings “ sketch fr a Mural that never appeared  24 by 18 inches pencils on paper
        Work in progress for the kids school in I’ll a vache  , Haiti in solidarity with the magical people
         “ Golden Bull “  Objects and paint art install Art show at MERc Studios 2017  Flying KIte for Haiti
        “ The Dance “ MIxed Media on Canvas , 2022 Private Collection  , SF CA
        “Ille a vache” color markers and ink on paper 12 x 12 inches , private collection , Geneva , Switzer
        Portrait of Annie Lennox , Acrylic on Canvas  36 by 32 inches  NYC 2012
        “ the hand with 6 fingers “ MIxed media on paper 28 by 24  inches  , Burning Man Center Camp  ,BRC 2
        “ Balloons “ MIxed Media on paper .Burning Man , Art  Exhibit  Center Camp , BRC  Nevada 2016, Priva
        “Viva” MIxed Media on Paper , BRC  Nevada , Private Collection Miami FL 2016
        “The Spirt leaving the body “ color pencils and ink on paper 12x12 Inches , Haiti 
2017
        Art show at Burning Man Center Camp 2016 , BRC  Nevada
        The old studio Bernal heights , SF CA 2021

        Gallery XXIII

        ”Viaje estelar “ Mixed media on canvas 60” x 48”  private collection Calgary, Canada. Painted in  

        San Francisco, Ca  2022

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