Artists

KIM PRISU
Sculptor painter

Kim Prisu, a pseudonym for Joaquim António Gonçalves Borregana (born 15 November 1962), is a Portuguese painter. After 34 years in France, he once again lives in Portugal. His work combines Figuration Libre, French street art of the 1980s, digital imaging and Art Singulier.

Berlin Wall Artist East Side Gallery Berlin Germany 1990 and 2009 , Publications in Capeia Arraiana Portugal

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SUSANA GORDON-ATTIAS

Painter & Photographer

Susana Gordon-Attias (1954) , American, born in Caracas, She is living in Catskill New York , Art Students League NYC and Ottawa University Contemporary Photographer, Her work combines Abstraction Figurative and Urban Photography.

ISMAEL MUNDARAY

Painter

ISMAEL MUNDARAY (1952), French resident , born in Caripito, Monagas Venezuela, He living in Paris. He follows studios of Graphic Arts, specializing in printmaking at the School of Visual Arts Cristobal Rojas Caracas 1983. His work fits into minimalist contemporary pictorial languages , especially at the great Orinoco River Delta and Native American communities of Venezuela. Recent acquisitions: July 2, 2026 – *Wabanoko V* (1995), mixed media on paper, 212 x 212 cm (83.465 x 83.465 inches), acquired by the Centre Pompidou commission in Paris.

JUAN CARLOS NUNEZ FERNÁNDEZ

Stained Glass-Painter

JUAN CARLOS NUNEZ-FERNANDEZ (1960), with pseudonym NUZ , Spanish, born in Valencia Venezuela, He is living in Mallorca Spain. In 1987 he made a Bronze molding workshop at the "Cristóbal Rojas" School of Art in Caracas. Later in 1988 he was selected to participate in a group of about twenty students to study printing techniques for two years at the prestigious Graphic Education Center (CEGRA), also in Caracas, and some studies on Textures and Enamels at the Official School of Ceramics of the Moncloa in its capital, Madrid 1990.

ALEJANDRO CAIAZZA

Alejandro Caiazza (b.1972) is an Argentinian-born, New York-based mixed-media artist known for his Raw, Folk, Neo-Expressionist and Art Brut style. His work often blends whimsical, childlike imagery with dark, psychological undercurrents.

He briefly studied Architecture at UJMV in Caracas (Venezuela), then in 2000 he abandoned his studies and traveled to France. He enrolled for a month at L’École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he met his mentor, the artist Ouanes Amor, who advised him to see the exhibitions of Jean Dubuffet (Paris) and the Co.Br.A. movement at Amstelveen. He left the institution to pursue his own training, opting for independent study and a self-taught approach, rejecting established artistic conventions.

In Europe he began exhibiting at La Galerie Satellite (Paris); which then exhibited him in Rome and Japan.

In 2009 Caiazza moved to the USA where He lives and exhibits. (Based in NYC).

Early in his career,

in Venezuela He works as a laborer in a metalworking factory, often collecting scrap metal or cutting sheets of steel or iron. In particular, during his time in Paris, Caiazza supported his artistic ambitions by working in service roles as a commis de cuisine in restaurants and cafes. Today, he dedicates himself exclusively to his art

Cheraine Collette

Cheraine Collette (b. 1993, The Netherlands) is an internationally recognized mid-career artist known for her ethereal photographic paintings that blur the boundaries between reality and imagination. Her work is included in the permanent museum collection of the Museo d’Arte di Chianciano Terme in Italy and exhibited at major international venues, including Art Basel CONTEXT Miami, SCOPE Miami, Contemporary Istanbul, Art Karlsruhe, and the 8th Chianciano Art Biennale. In 2025, her work was selected for the VII London Art Biennale, the IV Florence Biennale, and a curated group show at PORSCHE Barcelona.

Collette has received over 300 prestigious international awards since her debut year in 2019, when she was awarded 1st Place at the International Photography Awards (IPA). Her honors include two Golden Pangea Trophies from the internationally celebrated Siena Awards and the titles of 'Fine Art Photographer of the Year' and 'Book Photographer of the Year' from globally recognized institutions. She has held solo exhibitions in Amsterdam and Barcelona, with her work shown in group exhibitions worldwide and held in esteemed corporate and private collections across more than fifteen countries.

Inspired by nature’s intricate beauty and the treasures of human culture, venture beyond the boundaries of the realm of natural reality. For a decade Cheraine Collette’s work acts as a portal to tangible imaginary worlds, inviting viewers to rediscover the world with wonder, optimism, and harmony. In an era where celebrating beauty becomes an act of resistance, her art stands as a call to cherish and preserve the surrounding splendor, encouraging collective efforts to protect it for future generation

Her photographic paintings have been published internationally, including features by National Geographic China Traveler (twice in 2020), FORBES, My Modern Met, National Geographic, and The Wallace Collection Museum, among others.

Cheraine's educational background includes a degree in Photographic Design from the University of Applied Photography (Fotovakschool, Netherlands), completed between 2012 and 2015. Her commitment to continuous learning led her to earn certificates in ‘Modern and Contemporary Art and Design Specialization’ and ‘Seeing Through Photographs’, and several others from the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA, New York) in 2023 - 2024.Cornell Art Museum in Delray Beach Florida in 2026

WLADIMIRO POLITANO

Seven years later he went to New York where he lived for ten years. During this period of time Politano participated in different public and private exhibitions in the United States, Austria, Japan, Venezuela and Italy. He produced plenty and a wide variety of art works exhibited in several national and international galleries and museums. The Künstlerhause Museum of Vienna invited him in 1978, as the only foreign artist, to celebrate the One Hundred Years of the Künstlerhause Museum, together with the outstanding Austrian artists from the School of Fantastic Realism. There he realized an individual exhibition.

Awards

Academia di Belle Arti di Roma. Italia, 1966.
"Mention of Honor" . Valencia’s Ateneo . Salon XXIII.Valencia -Venezuela 1970.
Merit Honor "Commendation", given by the Mayor of New Rochelle. New York.
For the Art work "Lirismo Abstracto”. New York –USA. 1980.
"Sylvia Daro DawidowiczInternational Award”. South Florida-USA. . 1982.
Sculpture Award 85, Theater Teresa Carreño. Caracas-Venezuela. .1985.

”The Italy in the World Award “. Categories in Painting and Sculpture .Italy Roma-Caracas. 1998.

"Mention of Honor" Venezuelan Army. Caracas- Venezuela.

Solo Exhibition 2026

D'Museo Galeria , " La Figura no se Representa , Se Construye" April 22, 2026 Caracas-Venezuela

Rick Garcia

"Absolut Artists of the '90s." As Official Artist for the Grammy Awards in 1998, 1999, and 2001Garcia created artwork that defined the visual identity of the event, appearing on official programs, posters, compact discs, apparel, and broadcast graphics. Throughout his career, he has also created portraits and commissioned works featuring artists including Destiny's Child, Ricky Martin, Coldplay, Santana, Celia Cruz, Black Eyed Peas, Imogen Heap, and Kanye West. In 2008, his lifelong passion for thoroughbred racing led to his selection as Official Artist of the Kentucky Derby Festival. Garcia's artistic vision extends beyond the canvas. Restaurateur Rocky Aoki, founder of Benihana, commissioned him to create the artistic identity for a landmark Miami Beach restaurant, where Garcia conceived its signature 1,800-square-foot illuminated octopus sculpture along with numerous custom artistic elements throughout the space. His collaboration with Gibson Custom Shop resulted in a series of highly collectible, one-of-a-kind painted guitars, including a 1954 Gibson Les Paul Reissue created for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a commemorative Gibson SG benefiting Cancer Research UK Continuing to explore new creative directions, Garcia recently collaborated with the international Kids' Guernica peace project by recreating Pablo Picasso's monumental Guernica at its original dimensions of 3.5 × 7.8 meters. Following the completion of the mural, children from local schools were invited to contribute their own artwork, transforming the painting into a collaborative expression of peace, hope, and creativity as part of a worldwide initiative that has reached more than fifty countries.

Sebastian Mello-Salaberry

To describe the artist and cultural administrator Sebastian Mello-Salaberry is to describe the art of respect, reputation, and resilience within the Costa Rican artistic community, known for his work in printmaking, sculpture, and photography. He currently serves as the Head of Collections at the Museums of the Central Bank of Costa Rica. Professional Profile Role: Head of Collections at the Museums of the Central Bank (Museos del Banco Central).Artistic Focus: Specializes in printmaking (engraving) and sculpture .Themes: His work frequently explores urban landscapes, human dynamics, and the transient nature of city life, particularly in San José. Artistic Career Born on May 24, 1979, in San José, Mello Salaberry was educated at the Castella Conservatory before earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Costa Rica (UCR).Notable Exhibitions Instantes Urbanos (2024): A recent exhibition featuring screen printing and sculpture that captured the social dynamics of San José. International Reach: He has participated in over 15 solo and 50 group exhibitions across the United States, Canada, Spain, France, Cuba, and Poland. Key Venues: His work has been displayed at the Teatro National's Galería López Escarré, the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (MADC), and the IDB Cultural Center in Washington, D.C.. Recognitions Honorable Mention (2008): At the UCR-University of Kansas 50th Anniversary Art Contest. Digital Photography Award (2001): Honorable mention in the first Digital Photography Contest. UCR Painting Prize: Third place in the "Ambiente Universitario" painting contest. Cultural Impact Mello Salaberry is often cited as a key figure in the "Young Costa Rican Artists" movement of the early 2000s. His dual role as an active artist and the curator/head of collections at a major national museum allows him to shape both the creation and preservation of Costa Rican heritage. Editorials published in La Revista independent media and their Works in Galleries and Art Fairs of Costa Rica and USA

SOLITA PONTE-BENDAYAN KNOWN AS SOL BENDAYAN

ART WRITER AT COOPPA GUARDIAN NEWS

Victoria Kovalenchicova

Studied painting and drawing at the Belarusian State Academy of Arts in Minsk from 1996 to 2002.

Worked as a professor teaching painting and drawing at the Belarusian State Pedagogic University starting in 2002.

Relocated to Amsterdam, Netherlands, in 2008, where she established her permanent studio and gallery.

Early Urban Series: Focused on tight, micro-level zoomed-in perspectives of chaotic modern city life.

The "Earth" Series: Shifted to a macro, satellite-inspired view of continents and oceans, presenting the planet as a unified masterpiece.

Mixed-Media Approach: Incorporates heavy oil paint, epoxy resin, crystals, volcanic rock, and discarded broken glass to build rich, sculptural, and reflective surfaces on canvas

Awards and Recognition

Major Accolades: Awarded the Gold Medal of Honor ("Lorenzo il Magnifico") at the VIII International Florence Biennale (2011) and received a Ministry of Culture Award from the Republic of Belarus for contributions to art and culture.

Collections: Her pieces are included in significant private and corporate collections, including Philips.