Christian Abusaid, a visionary artist born in Bogota, Colombia in 1980 and currently based in Mexico City, is a true game-changer in the world of contemporary art. With a profound belief in the power of “art for a new consciousness,” his art challenges us to think beyond the conventional and pushes us to question the very essence of beauty.
Abusaid’s revolutionary approach to art is built on his innovative use of textile pigments and voluminous textures, creating a tactile experience that immerses us in a world of vibrant color and texture. With each piece, he takes us on a journey through the depths of the color spectrum, prompting us to ponder the origins of beauty and its very existence.
But Abusaid’s art is much more than just a feast for the eyes. Through his preservation of ancestral knowledge and pre-Hispanic symbolism, he leads us on a journey of understanding that extends far beyond the realm of art. Each piece embodies the infinite notion of human desire, representing a powerful call to action to maintain and promote our cultural and natural heritage.
Abusaid’s work is not just art; it’s a powerful testament to the transformative power of creativity. By challenging us to think differently and inspiring us to act, he truly embodies the greatest art enigma of all: beauty.
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Christian Abusaid
Bogotá, Colombia, 1980
Lives and works in Mexico City, Mexico
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Education
Architecture degree. Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia.
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Commisions
2024 Mural for Related Group, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
2023 Residency at Musa Hotel, Zihuatanejo, Mexico
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Solo Shows
2022 The Rainbow Serpent, Galería SUMA, Tulum, Mexico
2022 Axis Mundi. Salón Acme, Mexico City, Mexico.
2019 Real Maravilloso. Galería Espacio Continuo, Bogotá, Colombia.
2018 Invisible. SGR Galería, Bogotá, Colombia
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Art Fairs
2024 Volta Art Fair, Wolf & Nomad Gallery, Basel, Switzerland.
2024 Affordable Art Fair, Wolf & Nomad Gallery, Hong Kong, China.
2024 Affordable Art Fair, Wolf & Nomad Gallery, New York, US.
2023 Art Wynwood, BlinkGroup Gallery, Miami, US.
2024 Group Show, Young Soy Gallery , Singapore.
2023 Zona Maco, SGR Galería, Mexico City, Mexico.
2023 Art Palm Beach, BlinkGroup Gallery, Palm Beach, US.
2022 Context Art Fair, BlinkGroup Gallery, Miami, US.
2022 Scope Art Fair, Wolf & Nomad Gallery, Miami, US.
2022 Affordable Art Fair, Wolf & Nomad Gallery, London, UK.
2022 Affordable Art Fair, Wolf & Nomad Gallery, NYC, US
2020 Zona Maco, Galería Espacio Continuo, Mexico City, Mexico
2017 Feria del Millón, Bogotá, Colombia
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Awards
2020 #elmambovozavoz – Full page publication in El Tiempo in association with El Mambo, Bogotá, Colombia
2019 Selected artist – The Latin American Contemporary Fine Art Competition, NYC.