I have always felt that I do not fit into one social label, so I am dedicated to challenging traditional expectations of art by exploring various mediums and techniques, such as printmaking, painting, textile art, video performance, assemblage, art installations, laser cutting, and murals. Rich textures, the dynamic interplay of gestural lines, and organic stains are the hallmarks of my expression. My work embodies themes of sexual diversity, freedom of expression, and social justice.
BIO:
Marco Caridad is a Venezuelan-American interdisciplinary artist based in Miami. His diverse and experimental fusion of mediums challenges stereotypes. He celebrates the complexity and diversity of human identities and feelings by exploring the intricate nuances of his experiences as an immigrant, queer, and a descendant of indigenous peoples. His artwork has been shown in prestigious institutions such as the Wolfsonian-FIU Museum, the Miami Historic Post Office Museum, Centro de Bellas Artes de Maracaibo, DORCAM, the Miramar Cultural Center, the Koubek Center, and Miami International Fine Arts, among others. Caridad has authored three books: “San Stereotypes,” “Digital and Mystical: Art and Identity in the Metaverse,” and co-wrote “Desarrolla Tu Creatividad con Ejercicios Teatrales.”
The artist holds a Master’s in Arts from The Art Institutes, Miami International University of Art & Design, and a Bachelor’s in Graphic Design from the University of Zulia. He has shared his expertise as an adjunct professor at the Istituto Marangoni and the Universidad Católica Andrés Bello. Caridad participated in artistic residencies at the ICA Art + Research Center, Loop Art Critique, and IS projects. He actively contributes to the local community as a FAMA (Fiber Artists Miami Association) board member while acting as the Artistic Director at Miami International Fine Arts. Marco has also worked on creative projects for notable entities, including Google, Hard Rock International, Lenny Kravitz, and Delta Airlines.
CV:
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2022
- Sin Estereotipos. Curated by Yi Chin Hsieh, Centro de Bellas Artes de Maracaibo, Venezuela. Oct 20 – NOV 20
2021
- Sans Stereotypes. Curated by Yi Chin Hsieh, MIFA, Miami, FL. Aug 5-Sep 3
2018
- Sense…Feeling It or Not. Curated by Rafa Muci. Art & Design Gallery, Miami, FL. Apr 19-30
CURATORIAL PROJECTS
2023 Revolts of Guts, MIFA, Miami, FL
2023 Inner Volumes, MIFA, Miami, FL
2023 Oscar Villalobos: Metaphors of an Infinite Game, MIFA, Miami, FL
2023 Revival: Classics Reimagined, MIFA, Miami, FL
2023 Cycles: The Stages of Motherhood, MIFA, Miami, FL
2021 ArtHaven, Artists Home Studios Open, Miami, FL
2021 HISPAFEST: Abstractions, Miami Beach Open House, Miami, FL
GROUP EXHIBITIONS (2020-present)
‘23-’24 Sense of Belonging: Public Art in the City, Pinecrest Gardens – Cypress Hall, Pinecrest, FL (Curated by Hartvest Project with the collaboration of Public Art Programs from South Florida)
2023 The American Denim, MIFA, Miami, FL (Juried by Collete Melo and Alina Rodriguez)
2023 Miami New Media Festival, Arts Connection Foundation, ID Art Lab, Miami, FL (Juried by Luis Gomez)
2023 MOG III, Instituto Cultural de Mexico, Miami, FL (Curated by Adriana Torres)
2023 Embracing Queer Narratives, MIFA, Miami, FL (Curated by Mahara Martinez)
2023 Project Wall, IS Projects, Miami, FL (Curated by Brook Frank)
2023 Three Powers, ArtSpace 305, Miami, FL (Curated by Mahara Martinez)
‘22-’23 Nature and History, Historic Bird Cages, Pinecrest Gardens, Miami, FL (Curated by Carola Bravo)
2022 X International Biennial of Contemporary Textile Art, MIFA, Miami, FL (Curated by Luis Valenzuela)
2022 TAKE THIS. TAKE ME, Doral Contemporary Art Museum, Miami, FL (Curated by Mahara Martinez)
2022 MOG II, Instituto Cultural de Mexico, Miami, FL (Curated by Adriana Torres)
2022 Perception, MIFA, Miami, FL (Curated by Yonyi Gutierrez)
2021 Gift Shop x The Wolfsonian, Wolfsonian-FIU, Miami, FL (Curated by Yi Chin Hsieh)
2021 Elements, MIFA, Miami, FL (Curated by Felix Suazo)
2020 The Salon, ArtServe, Broward, FL (Curated by Sophie Bonet)
2020 Off Basel, Art & Design Gallery, Miami, FL (Curated by Anaibis Yero)
EDUCATION:
Masterʼs of Arts, Design and Media Management.
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF ART & DESIGN
Miami, FL
2015 to 2017
Bachelor’s in Graphic Design
THE UNIVERSITY OF ZULIA
Maracaibo, Vzla
2003 to 2007
RESIDENCIES/GRANTS/AWARDS:
2023 Knight Foundation Art+Research Center Fellowship, ICA, Miami, FL
2023 October’s Noches de Arte, Intercontinental & CollaboARTive, Miami, FL
2023 KeyHolder Fellowship, IS Projects, Miami, FL
22023 Loop Art Critique Fellowship, Loop Art Critique, MUD Foundation, Miami, FL
2022 Knight Foundation Art+Research Center Fellowship, ICA, Miami, FL
2021 Artist-In-Residency Fellowship, Fort Lauderdale Art & Design Week, Broward, FL
2020 Miami-Dade Arts Support Program, Miami, FL
PUBLICATIONS:
Print/Books
Sans Stereotypes
published by Aceituna Editorial, curated by Yi Chin Hsieh, 2021
Desarrolla Tu Creatividad Con Ejercicios Teatrales
published by Aceituna Editorial, 2021
Syllabaries. Between Images and Words
published by HISPAFEST, curated by Felix Suazo. 2020
Top Visual Artists
published by Five Innovation Arts, Miami, FL, 2019
Latin American Artists
published by Five Innovation Arts, Miami, FL, 2018
By Murci, Rafael, What moves you? What makes you passionate? How do you express it?
Catalog for the solo show: Sense, Feeling it or Not, March 2018
“Marco Caridad”,
History of Miami Museum
Print/Books
Sans Stereotypes
published by Aceituna Editorial, curated by Yi Chin Hsieh, 2021
Desarrolla Tu Creatividad Con Ejercicios Teatrales
published by Aceituna Editorial, 2021
Syllabaries. Between Images and Words
published by HISPAFEST, curated by Felix Suazo. 2020
Top Visual Artists
published by Five Innovation Arts, Miami, FL, 2019
Latin American Artists
published by Five Innovation Arts, Miami, FL, 2018
By Murci, Rafael, What moves you? What makes you passionate? How do you express it?
Catalog for the solo show: Sense, Feeling it or Not, March 2018
“Marco Caridad”,
History of Miami Museum
Media Publications
“Última semana de la muestra “Percepción” en MIFA”
The Wynwood Times, Movida Cultural
March, 2022
“Memoria De Un Amor” se proyectará en el nuevo cuarto multimedia de MIFA
The Wynwood Times, Movida Cultural
Dec, 2021
Marco Caridad “Sin Estereotipos”
Conexiones Internacional Magazine, Art Section
Aug, 2021
Here Are Eight Locally Made Facemasks to Help Us All Stay Healthy
Miami New Times, Corona Virus section
Jul 7, 2020
Dedicated artist from Venezuela finds ‘American Dream’ in Miami
Miami Herald, Miami Stories section
Apr 26, 2018