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THE SPANISH LEGION JANUARY 2025

On January 17, 2025, a unique event was held at the "Maestro Padilla" Municipal Auditorium in Almería. The Madrid-born artist Alberto Rodríguez Serrano presented a painting of his own creation to the Spanish Legion. The highlight of the event came after an emotional presentation of his work. Finally, the painting was handed over to His Excellency Brigadier General D. José Agustín Carreras.

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AWARD CEREMONY AFE
NOVEMBER 2024

AFE, Spanish Footballers Association, commemorated last November the presentation of the AFE Awards at the iconic Las Ventas bullring in Madrid. Authorities and international footballers attended to present or be recognized with these prestigious awards.

PRESENTATION "LUNA ROJA" WITH NIEVES HERRERO
NOVEMBER 2024

On November 14, 2024, the new book by presenter and journalist Nieves Herrero was presented at the Círculo de Bellas Artes in Madrid. Alberto entertained and enriched the event by opening and closing it with the presentation of two of his new works. Because, as the slogan of the night said, "nothing is as it seems."

CASA DE VACAS 2023

The latest adventures of this Spanish artist take us to two very significant places in his homeland: 

The Casa de Vacas cultural centre and the Las Ventas bullring.

Casa de Vacas is a historic building located in Madrid's Retiro Park, opposite the entrance to the pier, which has housed the Casa de Vacas Cultural Centre since 1987. It is part of the Paisaje de la Luz, a cultural landscape declared a World Heritage Site on 25 July 2021. Its exhibition halls offer a very extensive and high quality cultural offer, thanks to a varied programme that reaches a large number of visitors and has made this cultural centre a reference point in the world of art. SEE THE VIDEOS FOR MORE INFORMATION:

RECOGNIZED AND SUPPORTED BY EMINENT FIGURES

One of the many things that endorse Alberto’s great growth and prominent career is not only his quality or the extent of his work. All of this is reflected by a large number of references and figures who support and endorse the career of this artist with their presence.

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BARONESS CARMEN THYSSEN BORNEMISZA

‘REMEMBER THE NAME ALBERTO RODRIGUEZ SERRANO’

        «Picasso, Goya, Velázquez, Dalí, Sorolla – these are just a few of the brilliant minds that have showcased Spanish culture to the world, epitomizing qualities like sensitivity, quality, and artistic virtue. As an art enthusiast and collector, I firmly believe that our society now has the chance to appreciate and be captivated by a rare talent – a new name that will be etched among the legendary artists who have stood the test of time and contributed to the history and progression of Spanish art. Remember the name of Alberto Rodríguez Serrano».

LAS VENTAS 2024

The Las Ventas bullring in Madrid is the largest bullring in Spain. With 23,798 spectators, it is the third largest bullring in the world, after those of Mexico and Valencia (Venezuela). Nowadays it also hosts exhibitions and prestigious cultural events of large format.
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A LITTLE BEFORE...

Alberto Rodríguez Serrano (Madrid, December 19, 1988). He began his career in the world of art as a child, being his first memories between pencils and paints.

After basic education, he entered the Faculty of Fine Arts at the UCM (Complutense University of Madrid). He graduated with honors with an average of 9.2 (outstanding, A) in the second cycle of the career, specializing in Fine Arts, and obtaining numerous honors among which we can highlight: Natural Drawing, Photography, Anatomical Drawing, Intaglio Engraving and Printing Techniques, among others.

He received an honorable mention in the form of a diploma awarded by the Drawing Department of the Faculty of Fine Arts of Madrid for anatomical works and studies given to National Heritage.

He  finished his university stage as a collaborator as an assistant professor at the UCM in the lessons of Lithography.

At the same time he studied at the National Coin and Stamp Factory (like the US Mint). Diploma in printing techniques, intaglio engraving and graphic design. (This previous recognition is currently equivalent to a Master’s Degree. Currently called: “Master’s Degree in Graphic Printing Media, Illustration and Artistic Coining”. Union between the National Coin and Stamp Factory – Royal Mint (FNMT-RCM) and the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM). Title delivered by hand by Her Majesty the Queen of Spain Doña Sofía.

ITALIAN PERIOD

He studied for a year at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence (Italy). During the stay he obtained 30 LODE (maximum honorary degree equivalent to honors degree in Spain) in all subjects taken during his stay.Degrees obtained in:Painting,Artistic Drawing,Foundry and Applied Morphological Anatomy.

AFTER UNIVERSITY

After studies, in 2012, he worked as a collaborator of the National Coin and Stamp Factory in the coin department. Whose work was to make silver coins for commemorative and collecting purposes.

At the same time he was co-founder of the Estudio Taller de Arte Esbozos. School and art academy. Where he taught drawing, photography and airbrushing for two years. He used these two years to create and form the artistic works that he would later use to develop in the art world at a professional level.

PROFESSIONAL WORLD

From 2014 to 2019, the artist’s presence can be considered as largely international. He collaborated with numerous galleries located in countries on four continents, such as Spain, Italy, United States, China, New Zealand, Colombia, Poland, Puerto Rico and Panama, among others.

Throughout these years, in addition to his commercial success, he has had many noteworthy achievements. Among all of them we will list the most characteristic ones:

-He has collaborated numerous times with other sectors. In the fashion world, especially in Fashion Week. Deep collaborations in the world of wine, painting what is probably the most expensive bottle of wine in the world with a current value of $300,000 (bottle of Hilario Garcia’s AurumRed winery).Or serving and supporting with rights and images to public and private entities, economically and socially.

Above: Presentation of the «Phi» collection, with fashion designer María Lafuente at Fashion Week Madrid. 2014.

Left: «Ars Gratia Artis» 2017 exhibition. Together with the Chinese diplomatic corps. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the P.R. of China Lyu Fan, Councilor of Culture Liu Wenqiu, and Hilario García, owner of AurumRed winery.

Below: certificate signed by the procurator of the exhibition at the Academy of Fine Arts of Florence (signature not shown for privacy reasons).

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       He held a solo exhibition at the Painting Department of the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, Italy. In the place where that exhibition was held, other exhibitions have been held throughout history, the first of which was held by the great master Michelangelo Buonarroti, painter of the Sistine Chapel and sculptor of the Pietà; and director of the Academy at the time.

GOLD STAR

      He has been awarded «La Estrella de Oro» for professional excellence at the Westin Palace Hotel in Madrid in recognition of his work in the art world. The entity that grants this mention is the Excelentia Foundation under the sponsorship of the Ministry of the Interior and the Autonomous Community of Madrid, Spain.

WITH THE GREAT ONES

 

     He exhibited his works at renowned art fairs, exhibiting wall to wall with internationally acclaimed artists such as Dalí, Picasso, Tápies, Barcelò and Bores, among others; at fairs such as Red Dot Miami or Art Marbella.

THYSSEN

      In June 2015 it became part of the permanent collection of Carmen Cervera (Thyssen Bornemisza Collection). This work is in the Thyssen Bornemisza Museum in Madrid. Thus being one of the few living artists and the youngest to enjoy such an honor.

VATICAN

     On December 14, 2017, Alberto hand-delivered the work Pietà to His Holiness Pope Francis, Bishop of Rome, at Casa Santa Marta (Domus Sanctae Marthae), Vatican City. This fact is of great importance for the artist’s career, as he is one of the youngest living artists to have works of art in the Vatican Collection. The work is currently housed in the Apostolic Palace (the Pope’s official residence in the Vatican), just fifty meters from the Sistine Chapel.

     Currently, the artist has taken a leap into the business world. Together with other people, galleries of extreme professionalism and prestige, the next step of great necessity is developed to cover, in the most professional way and with the highest quality, all the artistic projects.

NOTABLE DETAILS until 2024

OTHER NOTABLE DETAILS: BIOGRAPHICAL, ACADEMIC, AND PROFESSIONAL

2025. Collaboration with the Spanish Legion. Delivery and presentation of the painting "La Legión" at the Maestro Padilla Municipal Auditorium in Almería.

2024. Collaboration with Nieves Herrero for the presentation of her book "Luna Roja" at the Círculo de Bellas Artes in Madrid.

2024. Presentation of the AFE (Spanish Footballers Association) awards at the Las Ventas bullring in Madrid.

2024. Exhibition at the Las Ventas bullring in Madrid: "ARS GRATIA ARTIS. MADRID. 2024."

2023. Participation in the Mercanteinfiera Spring fair in Parma, Italy, under the representation of Fabio Anselmi.

2023. Participation as a guest artist at the Picassiana bullfight in La Malagueta, Málaga, decorating the bullring with reproductions of his works. Málaga, Spain.

2023. "Ars Gratia Artis" Ronda. Solo exhibition hosted by the City Hall of Ronda (Málaga) at the Congress Palace, organized by Tauromundo and Turismo de Ronda. Ronda, Spain.

2022. Presentation at the Padova Arte art fair, under the representation of Fabio Anselmi. Padova, Italy.

2019 - 2022. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a strategy was developed in the private and commercial sector, laying the foundations for exponential growth. Creation of private projects in China, the USA, and Puerto Rico.

2019. Founder of ARS ART LLC, a company based in Puerto Rico, primarily focused on the international export of the artist's works to China and the USA.

2018. Presentation at the Faim Fair Art. Alma Sensai Club. Madrid, Spain. Represented by David Bardía Art Gallery.

2018. Italian art critic, writer, and politician Vittorio Sgarbi held an event titled "Michelangelo" where he compared the sculpture "La Pietà" by Michelangelo to the painting delivered in December 2018 to His Holiness. The event took place in various locations across Italy.

2017. In December 2017, the work "La Piedad" was delivered to His Holiness, the Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis at the Domus Sanctae Marthae (House of St. Martha), becoming part of the Vatican Collection. Vatican City, Italy.

2017. Awarded the "Golden Star" for professional excellence at the Palace Hotel in Madrid as recognition for work within the art world. The award is given by the Excelentia Foundation, under the sponsorship of the Ministry of the Interior and the Autonomous Community of Madrid. Madrid, Spain.

2017. Presentation at the Padova Arte art fair, under the representation of Leonart Art Gallery. Padova, Italy.

2017. "ARS GRATIA ARTIS 2017 MADRID" exhibition at David Bardía Gallery. Madrid, Spain.

2016. Presentation at the Padova Arte art fair, under the representation of Leonart Art Gallery. Padova, Italy.

2016. Presentation at the Red Dot Art Fair, under the representation of David Bardía Art Gallery. Miami, USA.

Since 2016. Collaborations at the International Art Center Gallery. Auckland, New Zealand.

2016. Collaboration with "Arte de Ruth Santanach" at Boulevard Rosa, Paseo de Gracia. Barcelona, Spain.

2016. Presentation at the Art Marbella art fair, under the representation of David Bardía Art Gallery. Exhibiting alongside internationally recognized artists: Dalí, Picasso, Tàpies, Barceló, and Bores. Marbella, Spain.

2016. Rimini Music Insider Art Fair, under the representation of Fabio Anselmi. Rimini, Italy.

2016. "VITA E MORTE 2016 PADOVA" exhibition. Collateral exhibition to Padova Arte Fair, under the representation of Leonart Art Gallery. Padova, Italy.

2015. Presentation at the Padova Arte art fair, under the representation of Leonart Art Gallery. Padova, Italy.

2015. International presentation at the Red Dot Art Fair, under the representation of David Bardía Art Gallery. Miami, USA.

2015. Presentation at the Affordable Art Fair in Milan, under the representation of Leonart Art Gallery. Milan, Italy.

2015. In June 2015, became part of the Carmen Cervera Collection (Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection), with works displayed at the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid. One of the few living artists, and the youngest, to receive such an honor. The work was personally delivered to Baroness Thyssen.

2015. "Pandora" (bronze sculpture) at SUBASTAS SIGLO XXI. "Egg" Collection at SUBASTAS SIGLO XXI.

2010. "Estudio Anatómico L". PATRIMONIO NACIONAL (National Heritage). Department of Drawings I / (UCM).

2015. Solo exhibition at Montmartre Gallery. "ARS GRATIA ARTIS 2015 Biella". Piazza Adua, 9 a/b. Biella, Italy.

2015. Solo exhibition "Ars Gratia Artis" under the representation of PARKVIEW ART Gallery. "Spanish Moods." 27 Old Bailey Street, Hong Kong, China.

2015. "ARS GRATIA ARTIS 2015 Madrid" exhibition at David Bardía Gallery. Madrid, Spain.

2014. Group exhibition Venezia Misteriosa at Palazzo Ca’Zanardi. Venice, Italy.

2014. "Ars Gratia Artis" 2014 exhibition at David Bardía Art Gallery. Madrid, Spain.

2014. Presentation at the Padova Arte art fair, under the representation of Leonart Art Gallery. Padova, Italy.

2014. Presentation at Leonart Gallery. Vittorio Veneto, Italy.

2014. Group exhibition at Espacio 51. Madrid, Spain.

2014. "ARS GRATIA ARTIS 2014 Venice" exhibition at Palazzo Ca’Zanardi. Venice, Italy.

2014. "ARS GRATIA ARTIS 2014 Madrid" exhibition at Fundación Pons. Madrid, Spain.

2012. "From Black and White to Color. Beginning of a Journey" at the Complutense University of Madrid’s Exhibition Hall. Madrid, Spain.

2012. "Cuatro Vientos" exhibition at the Cuatro Vientos Airbase, Barberán y Collar Club. Madrid, Spain.

2011. "Mostra di Anatomia" Florence. Accademia di Belle Arti. Florence, Italy.

2011. "Accademia in Mostra" Florence. Accademia di Belle Arti. Florence, Italy.

2011. Solo exhibition at the School of Painting Department of the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze. Florence, Italy. Curiously, this venue has only hosted one other exhibition in its history, by the great master Michelangelo Buonarroti, painter of the Sistine Chapel and sculptor of the Pietà, who was also the director of the Academy at that time..

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