Art Blog - Hispanic Art Scene

El Museo del Barrio, Queens Museum of Art and The Studio Museum in Harlem join forces for CARIBBEAN : CROSSROADS OF THE WORLD, a landmark exhibition exploring the history and art of the Caribbean Multimedia exhibition to open in three venues the week of June 12, 2012, with subsequent Caribbean events and collaborations around NYC. The exhibition will examine the visual arts and aesthetic development across the Caribbean, considering the histories of the Spanish, French, Dutch and English islands and their Diasporas. An it will highlight over two centuries of rarely-seen works from the Haitian Revolution (c. 1804) to the present… Continue reading… 0 comments

RE-EVOLUTION CUBAN ARTISTS SOMEWHERE NORTH Pictured to the right 3-D painting by Jesus Rivera. Yesterday April 12, 2012 I had the great honor of attending RE-EVOLUTION CUBAN ARTISTS SOMEWHERE NORTH at Chashama 655 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017 (between 41 & 42nd Street) I enjoyed the art exhibition very much and was very impressed with the work of these 5 Cuban Artists who live in the United States and in Canada. Following is the list of the artists participating. Arvade (Canada) Cesar Alfonso (USA) Jesus Rivera (USA) Agustin Rolando Rojas (Canada) Raul Villarreal (USA) The exhibition has a wonderful mix of art from paintings in 3-D to constructions, photography and prints… Continue reading… 10 comments

New Art Selection Exhibit at ABRO Gallery Program: Wynwood Arts District Second Saturday Art Walk Pictured to the right painting "Small Church" by Jose Acosta ABRO Gallery owned by the famous artist Ada Balcacer will be hosting a new event called New Art Selections. Opening reception is Saturday, April 14, 2012 From 7 to 11pm… Continue reading… 1 comment

We Are You Project Opening Reception Yesterday Sunday March 18, 2012 I had the honor to participate and attend the opening reception of the We Are You Project at Wilmer Jennings Gallery at Kenkeleba in NYC. Pictured to the right Artists Raul Villarreal, Joe Overstreet and Jose Acosta. I enjoyed the art exhibit and the music and singing that were all part of the program. My friend and fellow artist Jose Rodeiro was great in that he introduced me to many fellow artists that I did not already know and also to many of the distinguished guests that attended this event. One of the organizers of the event Robert Rosado was also kind enough to introduce me to many distinguished guests… Continue reading… 3 comments

"Dimensions and Delights" Art Exhibition Location: Abro Art Gallery 2137 NW 2nd Ave Miami, Fl. 33127 Exhibit Starts: October 8, 2011 Opening Artists Reception: Sunday October 16, 2011 Pictured to the right Painting "DOW" by Jose Acosta Travel to a new world of art. Explore masterful manipulation of color, texture and form. Where? At the exhibition of "Dimensions and Delights" at Abro Art Gallery in Miami, Florida. This Exhibit will feature works by artists Jose Acosta, Joel Blanco, Ryan Alvarado and Jose Pelletier. Abro Art Gallery is a hidden gem in the Miami Wynwood Art District that represents exceptional art from both international and local talents with an emphasis on Latin American and Cuban born artists… Continue reading… 4 comments

Hispanic Art Market Report Summer 2011 The art news is great in 2011 if you are the estate of any of the super famous Latin American artists who are breaking price records this year. Still I see lots of room for improvement and I look forward to even higher prices on select quality work by these and other artists that become available. As per the living artists the super stars are back on their way to the top with better auction prices and more demand for their quality work. Some have had very successful exhibitions both here in America and abroad. The rest of the Hispanic art market will soon benefit from the higher price that Latin American art is bringing at auction and I see a bright future ahead… Continue reading… 3 comments

ArtId.com the best Artists website on the Net Painting on the right "Honey Pot" by Jose Acosta I would like to thank ArtId.com, its Owners and Staff for creating such a great website for all of us to use. This week I sold 3 paintings because the buyers viewed them on my web pages of ArtId.com I am glad to be a member and always proud to say that ArtId.com/jose is my main website for my Art. For other users who have not had such great success with the site I will give you some tips to make the most of it. 1) Upload new work often (This is the most important thing that is why I list it as #1) 2) use the blog features and write about your events, awards, new work etc… Continue reading… 7 comments

Cuban Arts Heading to Manhattan This year we will be able to view and enjoy many Cuban art creations, music, dance and films. From March to June of 2011 the Si Cuba arts venues will be in NYC for more info please visit http://sicuba.org/en. In addition there will be plenty of Art exhibitions featuring Cuban & Cuban American visual artists throughout the tri state area. Cubarte NY continues to exhibit locally in Harlem and throughout NYC, QbaVa Gallery in Union City exhibits Cuban art with monthly exhibits. The New York Times had a wonderful article about Cuban Arts that will Wow New York. So if you have never been to a Cuban art event please plan your visit and enjoy the art, music and dance that I am sure will bring a smile to your face… Continue reading… 1 comment

Exhibit, Exhibit, Exhibit. What is the magic formula? All of us artists would love to know, what we need to do to get more sales of our works. Is it price point? Type of art we create? Places that we show our art? Art dealers who sell our work? Etc... I do not have the magic formula. I do know however that the most important thing to do is to exhibit your art as much as possible. If you do not show your art it will not sell and that is the key thing to remember. I have a few friends who have spent fortunes exhibiting at every gallery that promises them the world and then delivers close to nothing. They are looking for the quick fix instead of trying to create what they feel will truly satisfy them and what they want their creative minds and art to symbolize… Continue reading… 1 comment