Alejandro Arango
Mexico
(1950)
Alejandro Arango is a contemporary artist whose work has left a significant mark on the art world.
He was born in Mexico City on January 3, 1950, and grew up in the epicenter of the Generación de la Ruptura movement. He lived in central neighborhoods such as Juárez and Cuauhtémoc, frequented by renowned artists like José Luis Cuevas and Manuel Felguérez. From an early age, Alejandro developed a remarkable aesthetic ability. He studied at San Carlos and La Esmeralda in Mexico City, as well as in Spain, France, Italy, and New York. He completed his university education and dedicated himself to developing creative skills. He also worked at an advertising agency for ten years.
In 1974, at the age of 24, he held his first solo exhibition, allowing him to continue producing art and attracting the attention of important collectors of the time. His work passed through some of Mexico's most recognized galleries, such as OMR. In 1983, he was invited to participate in the exchange project organized by Julian Schnabel at Project Studio One (PS1) in New York, where he exhibited alongside the photographer Cindy Sherman.
In 2004, he produced the public artwork "Absolut Arango" for the vodka company Absolut. His paintings are part of important collections, such as those of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Archer M Huntington Art Gallery in Austin, Texas, the Rufino Tamayo Museum in Mexico City, the Cultural Center of Contemporary Art, the Televisa Cultural Foundation, the Robert Gubiner Foundation in Long Beach, California, the Ladeco Latin American Art Collection in Santiago de Chile, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MARCO) in Monterrey, and the Josip Broz Tito Museum in Belgrade, Serbia.
Alejandro Arango's technique is based on his artistic experiences in Paris, with clear European tendencies, but also on his Mexican roots and personal identity. His sensitivity to light, color, and personality has led him to develop a distinctive style, especially in human portraits. The themes of his work are diverse, ranging from the 20th century to the Vietnam War. His ability to connect with emotions through his painting makes him one of the most prominent figures of his generation.