Alejandro Gonzalez

Alejandro Gonzalez
Alejandro Gonzalez

Havana, Cuba, 1974

The work of Alejandro González  (b. 1974, Cuba)  addresses topics such as individual freedoms,  power  and simulation. González  use  the photograph  as a tool to create works with a solid conceptual foundation, in tune with the sensibilities of contemporary art. His series have evolved from portraying marginalized minorities to   scenes choreographed  with  actors or  representations of  worlds meticulously constructed in his studio. In his most recent series,  uses metaphors that explore universal and timeless conflicts.    

González  He was educated at the  Art Academy  for  Measure from Cologne and further refined his practice working  with renowned photographers like Diego Goldberg, Luis González Palma, Edgar Moreno  and José M. Mellado. It has  exposed at the Alvar Aalto Museum in Finland, the Museum of Fine Arts from Houston and the Museum  Quai  Branly.   

His works include his time in Paris and Kyotographie  in Japan. His work  form  part of the collections of the  Houston Museum of Fine Arts, The Walker Art  Center from Minneapolis and the National Museum of Fine Arts of Cuba, among others. González received the Casa de las Award The Americas  in Photography (2009, Havana). González lives and works in Havana.  

Alejandro Gonzalez

curriculum

studies

2019-2020 
2011 
Faculty of Plastic Arts of the Higher Institute of Art (ISA). Havana, Cuba.
2004 
Provincial Academy of Plastic Arts of Camagüey. Camagüey, Cuba.  

personal exhibitions

2019
The real night (Bipersonal with José Ramón Ais), Azkuna Zentroa. Bilbao, Spain.
2018
Waiting for the architect (Bipersonal with Ezequiel O. Suárez), A veces Espacio de arte. Havana, Cuba.
2016
Silent state, The Apartment. Havana, Cuba.
2015
The generous hand, Servando Gallery. Havana, Cuba.
2013
Journey to Cuba by Thomas MertonLuz y Oficios Gallery, Provincial Center of Plastic Arts and Design. Havana, Cuba.
2011
Figulina, Higher Institute of Art (ISA). Havana, Cuba.
2009
InventoryLudwig Foundation of Cuba. Havana, Cuba.
2004
The growing roomhouse of the artist. Camagüey, Cuba.  

collective exhibitions

2019
Anima. From exception to memoryCenteya Cultural Center. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Illness Has a Color. Collateral to the XIII Havana Biennial. The Apartment - Studio 50. Havana, Cuba.
From a Rockefeller fan to a disciple of Kruchev (Stories told by artists), private residence. Havana Cuba.
2018
Bodies Mades /Bodies made, Havana Arsenal. Havana, Cuba.
Moments of clarity, Center for the Development of Visual Arts (CDAV). Havana, Cuba.
2017
Watchtower, Taller Gorría-El Apartamento Gallery. Havana, Cuba.
A collaborative trial. VI Contemporary Cuban Art Salon. Center for the Development of Visual Arts (CDAV). Havana, Cuba.
Quiet lifeCenter for the Development of Visual Arts (CDAV). Havana, Cuba.
HerbariaCenter for the Development of Visual Arts (CDAV). Havana, Cuba.
PArC 2017 Contemporary Art Fair, Museum of Contemporary Art of Lima. Lima, Peru.
1957 Chevy Apparition, Market Gallery. Glasgow, United Kingdom.
2016
The Lost Hours, Artist by Artist, Carlos Garaicoa Studio. Havana, Cuba.
2015
Anima: preamble 1Ibsen Zone Residence. Havana, Cuba.
Pulse. Collateral to the XII Havana Biennial, Gallery L. Havana, Cuba.  
2009-Deriva-2013. Collateral to the XII Havana Biennial, Félix Varela Cultural Center. Havana, Cuba.  
Karaoke. Collateral to the XII Havana Biennial, El Apartamento Project. Havana, Cuba.
The silence that precedes the storm. Collateral to the XII Havana Biennial, Morro-Cabaña Military Historical Park. Havana, Cuba.
The rabid toy. Fucina des artistas. Havana, Cuba.
2014
x 'l 2. 6th Contemporary Cuban Art Salon, Center for the Development of Visual Arts (CDAV). Havana, Cuba.
Bread and CircusHigher Institute of Art (ISA). Havana, Cuba.
In this place, at this moment... Servando Gallery. Havana, Cuba.
2013
The cursed partEmbassy of Norway in Cuba. Havana, Cuba.
Flows and InfluencesSanta Barbara Cultural Center. Stockholm, Sweden.
2012
Zone. Collateral to the XI Havana Biennial, Casa de la Comedia. Havana, Cuba.
Heavy and Happy painters. Collateral to the XI Havana Biennial, San Carlos de La Cabaña Fortress. Havana, Cuba.
2011
IsoleCultural Center of Padru. Sardinia, Italy.
It is not the absenceCuba Pavilion. Havana, Cuba.
The tips of the roseCenter for the Development of Visual Arts (CDAV). Havana, Cuba.
DoseProvincial Council of Plastic Arts of Camagüey. Camagüey, Cuba.
2010
Ex IndumentisEl Carmelo Church. Havana, Cuba. Thoughtful PaintingARTE+ Project, Casa de la Cultura de Plaza. Havana, Cuba.
Parables of waterHanson Street Project Space, Wasps Artists' Studios. Glasgow, Scotland.
Fifth day, Rosario Church. Havana, Cuba.
Pump, Wifredo Lam Contemporary Art Center. Havana, Cuba.
SporesCuba Pavilion. Havana, Cuba.
2009
Temporary home, Habana Gallery. Havana, Cuba.
2008
AlsoAlternative Space. Havana, Cuba. Territorial referencesMuelle # 3 Avenida del Puerto. Havana, Cuba.
2/5Higher Institute of Art (ISA). Havana, Cuba.
2007
1/5, Higher Institute of Art (ISA). Havana, Cuba. Constructed situation, Higher Institute of Art (ISA). Havana, Cuba.

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