Complete exhibition history of Diego Barboza's works from 1970 to present
Diego Barboza's solo exhibitions showcased his evolving artistic practice, from early works in Venezuela through groundbreaking conceptual and performance works in London to intimate neo-figurative paintings.
Centro de Bellas Artes
Maracaibo, Venezuela
Barboza's first solo exhibition in his hometown of Maracaibo, establishing his early artistic practice.
Galería Pez Dorado
Caracas, Venezuela
Early solo presentation in the capital city of Caracas.
Ateneo de Caracas
Caracas, Venezuela
Exhibition at the prestigious Ateneo de Caracas cultural center.
Ateneo de Caracas
Caracas, Venezuela
Return exhibition at Ateneo de Caracas, showcasing his artistic development.
The London Art News
London, Great Britain
Diego Barboza's first major presentation of conceptual art in London, marking the beginning of his "Art of Action" period. This groundbreaking performance introduced participatory art to his practice and established his philosophy of "Art as people/people as art."
Galería BANAP
Caracas, Venezuela
Solo exhibition following his return from London, presenting works from his conceptual art period to Venezuelan audiences.
Galería Gaudì
Maracaibo, Venezuela
Return to his hometown of Maracaibo for solo presentation.
Centro de Bellas Artes / Sala Mendoza
Maracaibo & Caracas, Venezuela
Dual solo exhibitions as Barboza transitioned to neo-figurative painting, showing works in both Maracaibo and Caracas.
Centro de Bellas Artes
Maracaibo, Venezuela
Mid-career solo exhibition showcasing his developed neo-figurative style.
Centro de Arte Euroamericano
Caracas, Venezuela
Solo presentation at important Caracas art center.
Galería Tito Salas
Caracas, Venezuela
Solo exhibition during his prolific painting period of the early 1990s.
Centro de Arte Euroamericano / Museo de Bellas Artes / Sala Banco de Maracaibo
Caracas & Maracaibo, Venezuela
Major year with three solo exhibitions, coinciding with creation of his landmark paintings including "El Lago soy yo," "FIGURARSE," "El collar prometido," and "En Torno a Claudia."
Sala Gobernación del D.F / Ambrosino Gallery
Caracas, Venezuela / Coral Gables, Florida, USA
Dual exhibitions in Venezuela and United States, expanding international presence.
Galería Uno
Caracas, Venezuela
Solo presentation at Galería Uno, Caracas.
Galería Félix / Galería Namia Mondolfi
Caracas, Venezuela
Two solo exhibitions in Caracas galleries, year of "Bolívar tocando Jazz" creation.
Galería Odalys
Caracas, Venezuela
Solo exhibition at Galería Odalys, year of "Maria Barboza" portrait creation.
Barboza participated in numerous significant group exhibitions that positioned his work within international conceptual art movements and Latin American contemporary art discourse.
Ateneo de Caracas
Caracas, Venezuela
Ateneo de Caracas / Salón Arturo Michelena
Caracas & Valencia, Venezuela
Ateneo de Caracas
Caracas, Venezuela
Museo de Bellas Artes
Caracas, Venezuela
Alexandra Park
London, United Kingdom
Performance of "El Ciempiés" (The Centipede) at this major London counterculture event. Participants entered a large fabric centipede structure, creating a living, moving sculpture amidst crowds celebrating alternative lifestyles and creative freedom.
Art Spectrum London
London, Great Britain
Serpentine Gallery / Midland Group Gallery / Oval House Gallery
London, Great Britain
Multiple presentations including comprehensive day-long event "Diego Barboza Expressions" at Oval House Gallery featuring "Expression Danger King-Kong" alongside drinking chicha, making piñatas, playing, painting, and singing.
Midland Group Gallery / Ateneo de Caracas / Salón Arturo Michelena / Centro Plaza
London, Great Britain / Caracas & Valencia, Venezuela
Venezuelan presentation at Centro Plaza incorporated tobacco ritual performed by naive artist Elsa Morales, with Maria Lionza replacing Fay Wray, connecting the work to Venezuelan folklore.
Galería BANAP
Caracas, Venezuela
Final iteration of the King-Kong series featuring colorful children's dolls, large glasses on both King-Kong and Maria Lionza, and handwritten activity suggestions for the audience.
Casa de Las Américas / Museo de Bellas Artes / Galería de Arte Nuevo
La Habana, Cuba / Caracas, Venezuela / Buenos Aires, Argentina
Museo de Arte Moderno / Museo de Arte Contemporáneo / Museum de la Tertulia / Bienal de Venecia
Bogotá, Colombia / São Paulo, Brazil / Cali, Colombia / Venice, Italy
Major international year including four of Barboza's mail art drawings in the American Biennale of Graphic Arts and participation in the prestigious Venice Biennale.
Centro de Artes y Comunicacion
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Galería NBC
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Galería de Arte Nacional / Museo de Arte Contemporáneo / Museo de Bellas Artes
Caracas, Venezuela / Medellín, Colombia
Galería de Arte Nacional
Caracas, Venezuela
Galería de Arte Nacional
Caracas, Venezuela
Galería de Arte Nacional / Museo de Arte La Rinconada
Caracas, Venezuela
Galería de Arte Nacional
Caracas, Venezuela
Museo de Bellas Artes / Galería de Arte Nacional
Caracas, Venezuela
Galería Venzor / Museo de Bellas Artes / MACSI / Museo de Arte La Rinconada
Chicago, Illinois, USA / Caracas, Venezuela
Museo Bellas Artes
Santiago de Chile, Chile
Museum of Contemporary Art of Zulia (MACZUL) / Exposición Itinerante
Maracaibo, Venezuela / Europe-USA
Exhibition of works created during and inspired by the 8-day boat expedition along the coast of Lake Maracaibo. Barboza's "El Lago soy yo" (The Lake is Me) was a highlight. Also traveling exhibition through Europe and USA.
Ambrosino Gallery
Coral Gables, Florida, USA
Museo de Arte de Petare / Centro de Arte Lia Bermúdez
Caracas & Maracaibo, Venezuela
Museo de Bellas Artes / MACSI / Galería Namia Mondolfi
Caracas, Venezuela
Diego Barboza's works are held in prestigious museum collections in Venezuela and internationally, where they continue to be exhibited as part of permanent collection rotations and thematic presentations.
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Caracas
Caracas, Venezuela
Major Venezuelan institution holding significant works by Barboza, regularly featuring his pieces in exhibitions exploring Venezuelan contemporary art and conceptual art movements.
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo del Zulia
Maracaibo, Venezuela
Regional museum in Barboza's birthplace holding works that connect to his Zulian heritage, including pieces inspired by Lake Maracaibo and the cultural landscape of western Venezuela.
Museo de Bellas Artes
Caracas, Venezuela
National fine arts museum featuring Barboza's work within the context of Venezuelan art history from colonial times to contemporary practice.
Since Diego Barboza's death in 2003, his work has continued to be exhibited internationally, with growing recognition of his pioneering contributions to conceptual, performance, and participatory art in Latin America.
Various Institutions
Venezuela and International
Retrospective exhibitions celebrating Barboza's complete career, from his conceptual art period in London through his neo-figurative painting practice in Venezuela. These exhibitions have introduced new generations to his groundbreaking participatory art philosophy.
International Museums
International
Barboza's conceptual and performance works are increasingly included in major survey exhibitions of Latin American conceptual art, recognizing his role as a pioneer who introduced performance art and happenings to Venezuela.
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