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AN UP-AND-COMING INTERNATIONAL ARTIST

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 mid-2023

2023

• Participation in Mercanteinfiera Primavera Trade Fair – PARMA, Italy
Representation by Fabio Anselmi.
• Guest Artist in the Corrida Picassiana – MALAGA, Spain
Decorated the interior of La Malagueta bullring with reproductions of his works.
• Solo Exhibition “Ars Gratia Artis” – RONDA, Spain
Hosted by the City Council of Ronda at the Palacio de Congresos. Organized by Tauromundo and Turismo de Ronda.

2022

• Participation at Feria Padova Arte – PADOVA, Italy
Representation by Fabio Anselmi.

2019 - 2022

• Private & Commercial Strategy during COVID-19
Developed projects for exponential growth in China, USA, and Puerto Rico.

2019

• Founder of ARS ART LLC – PUERTO RICO
Focused on international export of artworks to China and the USA.

2018

• Presentation at Faim Fair Art Fair, Club Alma Sensai – MADRID, Spain
Representation by Galería de Arte David Bardía.
• Event by Vittorio Sgarbi, “Michelangelo” – ITALY
Sgarbi compared Michelangelo’s “La Pietà” with the artist’s work delivered to the Pope.

2017

• Delivered the Painting “The Pietà” to Pope Francis – VATICAN CITY
The painting became part of the Vatican Collection.
• Awarded “The Golden Star for Professional Excellence” – MADRID, Spain
Awarded by the Excelentia Foundation with sponsorship from the Ministry of the Interior and the Autonomous Community of Madrid.

2016

• Presentation at Feria Padova Arte – PADOVA, Italy
Representation by Leonart Art Gallery.
• Red Dot Art Fair – MIAMI, USA
Representation by David Bardía Art Gallery.

2015

• Part of Carmen Cervera Collection (Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum) – MADRID, Spain
One of the youngest living artists to be included.
• Pandora (Bronze Sculpture)
Auctioned by Siglo XXI.

2014

• Group Exhibition “Venezia Misteriosa” – VENICE, Italy
Held at Palazzo Ca’Zanardi.

2012

• Exhibition “From Black and White to Colour” – MADRID, Spain
Hosted at the Exhibition Hall of the Complutense University of Madrid.

2011

• Solo Exhibition at Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze – FLORENCE, Italy
The only other solo exhibition held at this prestigious institution was by Michelangelo.

IN THE WORLD OF FASHION

Collaborations with Fashion Designer María Lafuente

• 2016 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week – MADRID
Painted fabrics for the “Serendipia” (Autumn/Winter) and “Alma” (Spring/Summer) collections.
• 2015 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week – MADRID
Painted fabrics for the “FEEL” and “Oyrá y Borá” collections, also presented in Colombia and Warsaw.
• 2014 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week – MADRID
Painted fabrics for the “PHI” (Spring/Summer) and “KAPOK” (Autumn/Winter) collections.
• Collaborator with Luisa Fortuny – VENICE, Italy
Painted fabrics for the event “Ars Gratia Artis 2014.”
• Participated in Fashion Film “Chicas Paranoicas” – SPAIN
Painted prints featured in prominent Spanish fashion magazines.

STUDIES

• 2012: Graduated in Fine Arts with a 9.2 GPA (A) in the second cycle of the degree – Complutense University of Madrid
Specialized in Plastic Arts.
• 2009: Diploma in Printmaking Techniques, Intaglio Engraving, and Graphic Design – Royal Mint of Spain
Diploma awarded by Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain.
• 2010/2011: Erasmus Program at Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze – FLORENCE, Italy
Received honors (30 e LODE) in Pittura, Disegno, Fonderia, and Anatomy.