mural painting of speed racer character
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Miami's Ironic Artist

Leonardo Hidalgo is the boldest neopop artist in Miami. His work has attracted international acclaim and is collected worldwide. He is internationally recognized for his neopop paintings and memorable portraits of famous faces. Ecuadorian by birth, Hidalgo, has made the United States his home since 1990 and breathes and lives art through painting as a career ever since.

His main sources of inspiration are traveling, famous people who have impacted the world, music, art, history and the magic of everyday life.

NEW WORKS SPRING 2023

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view of a curve of the Hard Rock Stadium racing track seen from a VIP seating area

Formula 1 VIP art event

The Trophy House, Hard Rock Stadium. Miami, FL.
MAY 6-7, 2023. 13:00 hrs.

The Trophy House,
Hard Rock Stadium. Miami, FL.
MAY 6-7, 2023. 13:00 hrs.

Leonardo Hidalgo has been invited to exhibit his recent works at a special event in the Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix. The event will be held with the Hard Rock Stadium track as a background. A celebration to warm up motors for one of the most important sporting events in the country.

Formula 1 Posters Available

Fury on Water 35" x 57" Print on heavy paper

RECENT EVENTS

Artist Leonardo Hidalgo and tennis player Vasek Pospisil point to each other in mutual praise as they unveil a mural of famous figures from science, arts and technology gathered around a large table.

Unveiling of the mural
"Masters of the Universe"

Commissioned by famed tennis player, Vasek Pospisil, artist Leonardo Hidalgo envisioned and created his greatest work to date. "Masters Of The Universe" a monumental painting depicting some of the greatest figures in science, technology and the arts whose works have given humanity significant achievements. Among them is Sir Richard Branson, a space pioneer currently dedicated to expanding the frontiers of humanity.

The mural was unveiled during a private gala at the Black Tower Gallery, located in the Miami Design District.

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Artist Leonardo Hidalgo and tennis player Vasek Pospisil point to each other in mutual praise as they unveil a mural of famous figures from science, arts and technology gathered around a large table.

New collection at world renowned Art Fair

The art of Leonardo Hidalgo is characterized for being the only one of its kind, a quality suitable for a unique event: Scope. The international exhibition of contemporary art showcasing the best artists in a bespoke pavilion on the sands of Miami.


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Private Exhibition

Recognition for artist Leonardo Hidalgo has risen to a new height in 2022. There is no place more suitable to showcase his recent achievements than One Thousand Museum in Miami, FL. A gallery 200 meters above the street in the fifth tallest building in that city. A space big enough to display Hidalgo's recent massive masterpiece.

ONE THOUSAND MUSEUM MIAMI1000 Biscayne Boulevard

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Art Basel Private Event

To commemorate asuccessful 2022, artist Leonardo Hidalgo will welcome the art community to the place where all his creations are born, his gallery and studio in Star Island. Located in the prestigious island, Hidalgo will exhibit his 2022 masterpieces in a night scheduled to be unique.

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Best Buddies's New Artist

On November 17, 2022, Leonardo Hidalgo was introduced as one of the official artists of the Best Buddies Foundation. This is a US non-profit organization that seeks job opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event was held at the Star Island Gallery where Anthony Shriver made the announcement of the integration of Hidalgo. Shriver is a known activist for people with intellectual disabilities, a passion that led him to create this noble organization.

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Art Auction Gala

On November 18, 2022, the Best Buddies Foundation hosted a spectacular Gala at the Ice Palace Studios in Miami, FL. Artist Leonardo Hidalgo donated some of his best artwork to the silent auction that was held as part of the fundraising activities that took place at the gala. Best Buddies Global Ambassador Cindy Crawford was honored at the event which featured DJ Khaled as a special guest performer.

Ice Palace Studios1400 n. Miami Ave.

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Portrait of Sir Richard Branson

Artist Leonardo Hidalgo was invited to participate in the 2021 edition of the Necker Cup, a world-famous tennis tournament held on Sir Richard Branson's private paradise in the British Virgin Islands. This stunning and unspoiled area of the Caribbean provided the perfect backdrop for Hidalgo to showcase his talents. During the event, Hidalgo auctioned off his painting "Space Kid," which was inspired by Sir Richard Branson's childhood dreams.

THE VIRAL SENSATION

"The World Has Changed"

Straight from the mind of Leonardo Hidalgo, an imposing statue was forged to guard the entrance of The Iqon, Quito's tallest building. As soon as it was installed, Hidalgo's daring proposal became an instant viral sensation, flooding social media with content creator's covering of the event.

Source: El Universo.


A sitting Batman, distracted with his cell phone, as if he were observing social networks, is at the foot of the tallest building in Quito.


The sculpture of the hero of Gotham City has arrived to be installed in the Iqon building, located in front of La Carolina Park and which is conceived as the tallest in the capital. Joseph Schwarzkopf, one of the Uribe Schwarzkopf executives, revealed on Tuesday, July 5, the sculpture that has been installed in the building's plaza.


The first to be photographed with Batman were the workers who currently work in the building that is under construction.


The installation is named "The World Has Changed" by Ecuadorian artist Leonardo Hidalgo. He is a neo-pop artist with a great international career who fuses various plastic disciplines inspired by real and fictional universal characters with impact.


"Batman alleged caretaker of the Gotham City (Quito) is distracted with his smartphone on social networks" (sic), Schwarzkopf posted on his Twitter account.


The promoting company stated that the sculpture will stay permanently in the Iqon. The work measures 2 m. high and weighs 150 kg. It is made with polyester resin with fiberglass patinated with matte polyurethane. Its manufacture lasted about three months.

Art painting studio with a table splattered with various colors of paint, assorted used liquid and spray paint cans, painting tools, shelves with paints, and a Star Wars and Space Invaders themed painting.

The Place Where Color Meets Creativity

For artist Leonardo Hidalgo, his Miami condo is just a place to sleep. What we call a workplace, Hidalgo calls it Home. The Star Island Art Studio is the paradisiacal nirvana where many masterpieces have been born. A perfect spot for creativity with music, inspiration and colors splattered around.

Star Island StudioVisits by appointment only

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