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Fernando Villanueva Rivera is a Puerto Rican painter born in 1973 in San Sebastián, Puerto Rico. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from the Escuela de Artes Plásticas de Puerto Rico in 1998. With a career spanning over three decades, Villanueva has established himself as a prominent figure in Neo-Pop and Post-Pop art, known for his eclectic style that often integrates artificial intelligence into his creative process.
Villanueva's work explores themes such as the beauty and madness of capitalism, challenging traditional definitions of art and aesthetics. His unique approach has been recognized both locally and internationally, with his paintings featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions. Notably, he received the 'Exhibición del año 2002' (Show of the Year) Award from the International Association of Art Critics, Puerto Rico Chapter. 
His artworks are part of esteemed collections, including the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico and the Latin American Art Museum in Miami. Villanueva continues to innovate in the art world, blending traditional techniques with modern technology to create thought-provoking pieces that resonate with contemporary audiences

Solo Exhibitions

  • 2024
    Pinturas Recientes, The Set Bar, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
    The Girl from Jobos, Galería Ugarte, Isabela, Puerto Rico

  • 2013
    21 Years Later, Galería Petrus, San Juan, Puerto Rico

  • 2012
    Alive, Galería Petrus, San Juan, Puerto Rico

  • 2011
    She, Galería Petrus, San Juan, Puerto Rico

  • 2010
    Summer Flowers, Hotel Caribe Hilton, San Juan, Puerto Rico
    L.O.L. (Laughing Out Loud), Galería Petrus, San Juan, Puerto Rico

  • 2008
    Lucky 13, Biaggi & Faure Fine Art, San Juan, Puerto Rico

  • 2006
    One Man Collective, Galería Petrus, San Juan, Puerto Rico

  • 2003
    Pop 73, Viota Gallery, San Juan, Puerto Rico

  • 2002
    Paint, Viota Gallery, San Juan, Puerto Rico

  • 2001
    Postmodern Comedy of Errors, Viota Gallery, San Juan, Puerto Rico

  • 1997
    The Artmoney Show, Escuela de Artes Plásticas, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Collective Shows

  • 2024
    Diálogos del Tiempo, Galería Ugarte, Isabela, Puerto Rico
    Featuring: Félix Bonilla Gerena, José Santiago, Fernando Colón, Carlos Guzmán, Jesús Desangles, Fernando Villanueva, Iván Girona

  • 2006
    One Way Ticket – Alternate Show (Galería Petrus), Art Basel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.

  • 2003
    Art Miami (Viota Gallery), Florida, U.S.
    With: Williams Carmona, Richard Santiago, Rabindranat Díaz, Carlos Cancio, Fernando Villanueva

  • 1998
    Tres Artistas Jóvenes: Chemi Rosado, Rabindranat Díaz, Fernando Villanueva
    Espacio Joaquín Mercado, San Juan, Puerto Rico

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