bio
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
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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
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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






