The Manila Bang Show The Metro Art Fair 14th-17th November 2024 At Space At One Ayala 1 Ayala Avenue , Makati City ,...
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Actualities
What’s Hapenning
Invisible Weaves
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/ September 30, 2024
Invisible Weaves First solo Exhibition at Altro Mondo Arte Contemporanea 9th - 30th November 2024 1159 Chino Roces Avenue Barangay San Antonio Makati City - Manille -...
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Art Vilnius Art Fair
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/ September 30, 2024
Art Vilnius Art Fair - International contemporary Art Fair 4th - 6th october 2024 Lithuanian Exhibition and Congress Center Litexpo http:ArtVilnius.com
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Exposition à la Fondation Fernando Leito Couto
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/ February 7, 2024
Exposition à la Fondation Fernando Leito Couto07/02 au 03/03/2024 Nº 961 Avenida Kim Il Sung, Maputo, Mozambique
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Grand Prix de peinture
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/ January 15, 2024
Francisco Sepúlveda Grand Prix de peinture de la Fondation Taylor Prix Jean-Roch Sauer, Raphaël-Sennelier Exposition du 15 janvier au 3 février 2024 1 rue de...
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Vilnus Art Fair 2023
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/ October 13, 2023
Francisco Sepulveda Vilnus Art Fair 2023 Représentée par la Galerie Menu Tiltas Du 13 au 15 octobre 2023 #stand 5.37
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Exposition en Duo avec Ruta Jusionyte
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/ September 13, 2023
Francisco Sepulveda Exposition en Duo avec Ruta JusionyteNaujoji Klaipédos Galerijadu 3 août au 13 septembre 2023Herkaus Manto g.22,LT-92131 Klaipeda , Lituanie
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Francisco Sepulveda – El Machitún
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/ February 23, 2023
Francisco Sepulveda El Machitùn 4 March 2023 - 1 April 2023 Vernissage : 4 & 5 March from 11am to 5 pm, with the artist.À...
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About
My life
Francisco Sepulveda
Born in Santiago, Chile in 1977, Francisco Sepúlveda’s early life was shaped by his time spent in the countryside, surrounded by horses and nature. From a young age, he was captivated by the idea of exploring the world and discovering exotic cultures. His travels took him to places such as Easter Island and Robinson Crusoe Island, where he immersed himself in the rich cultures and untamed landscapes.
Francisco studied visual arts at the Universidad de Guanajuato in Mexico, the birthplace of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera. He later continued his studies at the Escuela de Arte de la Universidad Católica de Chile in Santiago, where he was mentored by the renowned artist Gonzalo Cienfuegos. Specializing in printmaking, he honed his craft at Wilfredo Lam’s studio in Santiago, where he became deeply influenced by Afro-Caribbean culture, particularly Santería and its magical rituals.
His fascination with these rituals led him to Cuba, where he further explored the connection between art and spirituality in the heart of the Afro-Caribbean tradition. During his time at the Mac Museum of Contemporary Art in Santiago, he met artists from the Düsseldorf Art Academy, students of the renowned artist Gunther Uecker, who invited him to exhibit with them and visit the academy in Germany. Francisco continued his education in Europe, studying lithography with Raylnald Métraux in Lausanne, Switzerland. He later became a member of the Contemporary Studio of Printmaking in Geneva, where he lived for over eight years near the border of Geneva in Ferney-Voltaire, close to Voltaire’s Castle.
His journey then took him to Mozambique, where he was inspired by African culture and nature. During his time there, he met Makonde artists, who taught him the art of wood sculpture and studied also Lithography with the renowned editor Mark Attwood in White River in South Africa . Upon returning to France, he lived in Paris for two years, where he joined the Printmaking and Typography Workshop, Atelier Aux Lilas. Today, Francisco maintains his studio in the South of France.
Artistic Career and Exhibitions
Since 1995, Francisco Sepúlveda has exhibited his work internationally in countries such as France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, Denmark, Lithuania, Estonia, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Greece, Bulgaria, Hungary, the United States, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Mozambique, the Philippines, and Japan.His works have been acquired by prestigious institutions, including the New York Public Library, the visual art collection at ETH Zurich, Spain’s National Library in Madrid, France’s National Library in Paris, Belgium’s Royal Library in Brussels, and the Jenisch Museum in Vevey, among others. His pieces are also part of the collections at the Museo Nacional del Grabado in Buenos Aires, the National Library of Catalunya in Barcelona, and the Contemporary Art Center of Córdoba in Argentina, as well as various cultural institutions in Mexico and Mozambique.
Artistic Vision
Francisco Sepúlveda’s art reflects a deep connection to the myths and legends of South America, as well as those he has encountered during his travels. His works are rich with ancestral animist beliefs and spiritual traditions, often portraying a world where human and nature connections remain intact. In this magical universe, large animals with mystical auras carry humans on their backs, and chimeric creatures—half-human, half-animal, or half-plant—gaze out from his pieces, evoking both mystery and wonder. The influence of various cultural traditions is evident in his work. At times, his compositions recall the surrealism of de Chirico, while other pieces evoke medieval illuminations. Some works even recall aboriginal art, with repeating symbols and vibrant colors that hint at “Dream Time,” a state of spiritual connection. Ultimately, Francisco Sepúlveda’s art possesses a unique power: each of his pieces opens a window into a distinct world, while also offering universal insights into spirituality and the human condition.Work
My Universe
Exhibitions
Were am I showing my work
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Individual Exhibitions
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Group Exhibitions
2024
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Fondation Fernando Leite Couto, Maputo, Mozambique
Altro Mondo Arte Contemporánea, Manille, Filipinas
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Art Herning Art Fair, Herning, Danemark
Fondation Taylor, Paris
Galerie Egregore, La réunion, France
2023
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Le Grand Voyage – Galerie Claudine Legrand – Paris
El Machitun – Galerie Le Salon Vert – Genève
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Exposition en duo avec Ruta Jusionyte – Gallerie Rasmus – Odense – Denmark
Exposition en Duo avec Ruta Jusionyte – Naujoji Klaipédos Galerija – Klaipeda – Lituanie
Exposition en Duo avec Odile de Frayssinet – Galerie d’art contemporain Chantal Mélanson – Tarascon – France
Galerie Salon Vert – Carouge &Genève – Suisse
Galerie Christel Wagner, Frankfurt Main, Allemagne
Vilnus Art Fair, Lituanie
Kunst for Alle Art Fair, Copenhague, Danemark
2022
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Sperl, Gallery Potsdam – Allemagne
Mfine Arts Gallery – Boston – USA
Menu Tiltas Galerie – Vilnius – Lituanie
Galerie du Château – Rennens – Suisse
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Galerie Capazza – Nançay – France
Museum Zemaiciu in Plunge – Lituanie
Galerie Claudine Legrand – Paris – France
Galerie Salon vert – Genève -Suisse
Art Vilnius – Lituania
Lille Art faire – Lille – France
Muséum of new painting – Parnu – Estonie
Galeria Espora – Santiago de Chile
2021
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Galerie Le Salon Vert – Genève – Suisse
Galerie Forma – Lausanne – Suisse
M. Fine Arts Gallery – Boston – USA
Galerie Glineur – Saint-Martin-de-Ré – France
Galerie Claudine Legrand – Paris – France
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Musée National M.K. Ciurlionis – Kaunas – Lituanie
Art Vilnius – Lituania
Galerie Forma – Lausanne – Suisse
Sperl Gallery – Potsdam – Allemagne
Lille Art faire – Lille – France
Menu Tiltas Gallery – Vilnius – Lituanie
2020
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Mfine Arts Gallery – Boston – USA
Galerie Glineur – Saint-Martin-de-Ré – France
Galerie Claudine Legrand – Paris – France
2019
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Galerie Claudine Legrand – Paris – France
Louise Gallery – Durbuy -Belgique
Galerie des Tuiliers – Lyon – France
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Musée d’art et d’histoire de Tarascon – France
Maison d’art contemporain Chantal Mélanson – Tarascon – France
Galerie Claudine Legrand – Paris – France
2018
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Galeria Moa – Maputo – Mozambique
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Kunst Rai Art Amsterdam Art Fair – Amsterdam – Netherlands
Antwerp Art Fair – Antwerp – Belgium
Lille Art Fair – Lille – France
Fondation FFLC Couto – Maputo – Mozambique
2017
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Claudine Legrand Gallery – Paris – France
French- Mozambican Cultural Center – Maputo – Mozambique
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Galerie Claudine Legrand – Paris – France
Galerie 22 – Luberon – France
2016
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Fondation FFLC – Maputo – Mozambique
Galerie Le soleil sur la place – Lyon – France
Galerie Glineur – Saint-Martin-de-Ré – France
Melting art Gallery – Lille – France
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Artistes Contemporains Chiliens – Nord Art -Budelsdörf – Allemagne
Artistes Contemporains Chiliens II – Ambassade du Chili – Berlin – Allemagne
Galerie Au-déla des Apparences – Annecy – France
Galerie Claudine Legrand – Paris – France
2015
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Galerie Claudine Legrand – Paris – France
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Artistes Contemporains Chiliens – Ambassade du Chili – Berlin – Allemagne
Galerie Le soeil sur la Place – Lyon – France
2014
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Galerie Chantal Mèlanson – Annecy – France
Galerie Le Soleil sur la place – Lyon – France
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Artelys – Biennale d’art Contemporain de Bourg en Bresse – France
Galerie La Ferme de la Chapelle – Grand Lancy – Suisse
2013
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Galerie Claudine Legrand – Paris
– France
Galerie Chantal Mélanson – Annecy
– France
Galerie Eva Doublet – Saint-Georges-du-Bois – France
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2012
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Galerie Chantal Mèlanson – Annecy – France
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Art Museum of the Americas – Washington DC – USA
2011
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Galerie Le Soleil sur la Place – Lyon – France
Galerie Claudine Legrand – Paris – France
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Palais des Papes – Avignon
– France
Altro Mondo Gallery – Manille – Philippines
Galerie C – Neuchâtel – Suisse
Galerie Fallet – Genève – Suisse
2010
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Galerie Fallet – Genève – Suisse
Galerie Chantal Mélanson – Annecy – France
Galerie Claudine Legrand – Paris -France
Galerie Le soliel sur la Place – Lyon – France
Galerie l’œil soleil – Cliousclat – France
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2009
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Opéra National de Lyon – Lyon – France
Galerie Daniel Besseiche – Paris- France
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Galerie Daniel Besseiche – Saint-Tropez – France
Galerie Daniel Besseiche – Dinard – France
Galerie Daniel Besseiche – Courchevel – France
Galerie l’oiel soleil – Cliousclat – France
2008
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Galerie Artscenik – Lyon – France
Galerie L’œil soleil – Cliousclat – France
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Aéroport International Satolas – Lyon – France
Biennale des Lions – Lyon – France
Kawaguchi Art Factory – Kawaguchi City – Japòn
2007
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FOT imprimeurs – Pusignan – France
Galerie Talents a Suivre – Lyon – France
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Galerie L’Œil Soleil – Cliousclat – France
2006
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Institut Cervantes – Lyon – France
Galerie Artscenik – Lyon – France
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2005
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Palais de Justice Lyon – France
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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Carcassone – France
2004
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Musée Ancien de Peinture – Grenoble – France
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CCR Caisse Centrale de Réassurances – Paris – France
(illustration du rapport annuel)
2003
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Kunstwerk – Potsdam – Allemagne
MAM Musée d’Art Moderne – Castro – Ile de Chiloé – Chili
2002
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MMAC Musée d’art contemporain – Santiago du Chili
Musée Venétien – Ile de Naxos – Grèce
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2001
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Cazco Historico de Zaragoza – Espagne
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Musée National M.K. Ciurlionis – Kaunas – Lituanie
Trafö Art Space – Budapest – Hongrie
Le Château d’If – Archipel iles du Frioul – France
2000
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MAC Musée d’art Contemporain – Santiago du Chili
Invitée au Auditorium de la Université P.U.C. par Gaspar Galaz – Art Contemporain Chilien
1999
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Galerie Ana Maria Mathei – Santiago du Chili
1998
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Galerie Drugstore – Providencia – Santiago du Chili
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Exposition finalistes du concours Plastica III élèves de l’école des beaux-arts P .U.C. au Campus San Joaquin – Santiago du Chili
1997
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Centre Culturelle Monte Carmelo – Santiago du Chili
1996
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Fondation Claudio Arrau – Santiago du Chili
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Collections Publiques
FFLC – Fundacao Fernando Leite Couto – Maputo – Mozambique
Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes de México – Mexique
IAGO – Instituto de Artes Graficas de Oaxaca – Mexique
Museo Nacional del Grabado – Buenos Aires – Argentine
Centro de arte contemporaneo de Cordoba – Cordoba – Argentine
New York Public Library – New York, USA
Musée Jenisch – Vevey – Suisse
Graphische Sammlung der ETH – Zurich – Suisse
BNP Bibliothèque National de Paris – Paris – France
Musée du dessin et la gravure original – Gravelines – France
Bibliothèque Municipale de la Part-Dieu – Lyon – France
Instituto Cervantes – Lyon – France
Bibliothèque Royal de Belgique – Bruxelles – Belgique
Biblioteca Nacional de Espana – Madrid – Espagne
Biblioteca Nacional de Catalunya – Barcelona – Espagne
Musee Ceres Franco – Montolieu
Formation
1996 École des Beaux-Arts Arcis / Santiago du Chili
1997 / 2000 École des Beaux-arts P.U.C. du Chili
1998 /2000Techniques expérimentales de gravure Atelier Wilfredo Lam / Santiago du Chili .
2009 Techniques de lithographie Atelier Raynald Metraux / Lausanne, Suisse
2016 Techniques de Lithographie Atelier Mark Atwood / Whiteriver, Afrique du Sud
2021 Membre de l’atelier Genevoise de gravure contemporaine, Genève , Suisse .
Prix et Distinctions
1996 – 3ème prix de peinture Centre culturelle Monte Carmelo – Santiago du Chili
1996 – 2ème Prix concours école des Beaux-Arts P.U.C – Santiago du Chili
1998 – Sélectionné pour la 1er exposition nationale de gravure contemporaine, Galerie Ana Maria Matthei – Santiago du Chii
2009 – Grand prix Azart de peinture / France
2014 – 50 peintres contemporains – Miroir de l’art / France
2014 – 100 artistes contemporaine dans le monde – Artension / France
2023 – Grand prix de peinture Jean-Roche Sauer – Raphaël-Sennelier, Fondation Taylor, Paris .
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