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Overview
Alberto Gálvez is a contemporary Spanish painter whose inspiration is derived from identifiable archetypal imagery found in classic history painting. Gálvez is a leader among his generation of artists in Europe who have returned to the figurative tradition, where a precise delineation of figures and objects project onto the canvas with a complex narration and allegorical overtones. The artist’s ability to displace familiar objects and reinvent them within an innovative and contemporized context compels the viewer to perceive a new reality.
Alberto Gálvez was born and resides on the Mediterranean coast in Valencia, Spain, where he is also a tenured Professor of Painting at the renowned School of Fine Arts in Valencia, Universitat Politècnica de València. His paintings can be found in numerous international private and corporate collection
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Alberto Gálvez | POMONA | Nüart Gallery | Santa Fe
Nüart Gallery presents Pomona an exhibition featuring new work by Alberto Gálvez. The exhibition will run from November 3rd through November 19th, 2023 with an opening reception on Friday, November... -
Alberto Gálvez: Azul de Tormenta | Exhibition Video
'The title of this exhibition, Azul de Tormenta (Storm Blue), comes from a poem of René Char and it is also the title of the painting I painted during the... -
Alberto Gálvez: Il pittore, l'angelo e la modella
Biography"My paintings are constructed through a weaving of allusions, references and citations from the figurative tradition." — Alberto Gálvez
Alberto Gálvez is a contemporary Spanish painter whose inspiration is derived from identifiable archetypal imagery found in classic history painting. Gálvez is a leader among his generation of artists in Europe who have returned to the figurative tradition, where a precise delineation of figures and objects project onto the canvas with a complex narration and allegorical overtones. The artist’s ability to displace familiar objects and reinvent them within an innovative and contemporized context compels the viewer to perceive a new reality.
Alberto Gálvez was born and resides on the Mediterranean coast in Valencia, Spain, where he is also a tenured Professor of Painting at the renowned School of Fine Arts in Valencia, Universitat Politècnica de València. His paintings can be found in numerous international private and corporate collections. Gálvez has participated in over 35 solo and 100 group exhibitions across EEUU and Europe including an invitation to participate in The Madonna in Contemporary Art, a tribute for the 25th anniversary of Pope John Paul II's pontificate, held at the Pantheon in Rome.
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Santa Fe | Alberto Galvez
22 Nov - 14 Dec 2024Nüart Gallery presents an exhibition featuring new work by Alberto Galvez. The exhibition will run from November 22nd through December 14th, 2024 with an opening reception on Friday, November 22nd,...Read more -
Grand Opening | Nüart Gallery | Santa Monica | "In Principio"
2 - 30 Mar 2024Nüart Gallery proudly announces its inaugural exhibition at their newest outpost located at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica with a group show of select paintings. The exhibition will run from...Read more -
R-E-D | 2024
A Group Exhibition 9 - 25 Feb 2024Nüart Gallery is thrilled to announce "R-E-D," our annual Valentine's Day exhibition featuring a curated collection of work celebrating the color red and its proximity to love and passion. .Read more
In art, music, and literature, love has always been one of the major engines of human creativity. In celebration of love, romance, and the mysterious longings of the heart, "R-E-D" features a diverse collection of artworks filled with romance for our annual Valentine's Day exhibition. Each work offers a distinct perspective on the color red and its unmistakable relationship with human desire and life itself. -
Winter Selections | 2024
A Group Exhibition 12 - 28 Jan 2024Nüart Gallery is pleased to present Winter Selections, our annual exhibition featuring a curation of our artists whose abstract and figurative work celebrate a constrained winter palette. The exhibition will open on January 12th and through January 28th, 2024.Read more -
Alberto Gálvez
Pomona 3 - 19 Nov 2023In "Pomona," Alberto Gálvez presents a new series of exquisite portraits adorned with lush floral scenery, enriching his already sensuous tapestry of contemporary classicism, nature, and the enduring allure of the human countenance. Drawing inspiration from the botanical garden as harnessed and preserved nature, Gálvez builds upon previously explored themes, offering glimpses into the enigmatic and underlying relationship between human connection and the life abundant in earth’s creations.Read more -
R-E-D
A Group Exhibition 10 - 19 Feb 2023Nüart Gallery is excited to announce the opening of ' R-E-D,' a Valentine's Day exhibition featuring a curated collection of paintings that celebrate the color red and its connection to...Read more -
Winter Selections
A Group Exhibition 20 Jan - 5 Feb 2023We’re excited to share our annual exhibition Winter Selections, featuring a curation of our artists whose abstract and figurative work celebrate a constrained winter palette . The minimalist environment of...Read more -
Alberto Gálvez + James Tyler + Rose Masterpol
Connections 23 Sep - 9 Oct 2022Nüart Gallery presents “ Connections, ' a group exhibition featuring new work by Rose Masterpol, Alberto Gálvez, and James Tyler . This multi-media exhibition presents abstract and figurative paintings by...Read more -
Red Show
The Color of Love 11 - 25 Feb 2022A selection of works by our artists, reflecting their interpretations of one of the most celebrated human emotions – love. We invite you to join us in celebrating one of the most powerful colors of the spectrum.Read more -
Winter Selections
A Group Exhibition 24 Jan - 6 Feb 2022Nüart Gallery is pleased to present Winter Selections, an exhibition featuring a curation of our artists whose abstract and figurative work celebrate a constrained winter palette. The minimalist environment of...Read more -
Nüart 20th Anniversary Show
24 Dec 2021 - 9 Jan 2022Nüart Gallery 20th Anniversary Show (SANTA FE, NM) Nüart Gallery is pleased to celebrate its 20th year of offering fine art with a special group exhibition of 36 established and...Read more -
Alberto Gálvez
Azul de Tormenta 27 Nov - 13 Dec 2020Nüart Gallery presents Azul de Tormenta, a solo exhibition of new paintings by Alberto Galvez. The exhibition will run November 27th through December 13th, 2020. 'The title of this...Read more -
Alberto Gálvez
La Coleccionista 4 - 20 Oct 2019Nüart Gallery presents, La Coleccionista, a solo exhibition of new oil paintings by Alberto Galvez . The exhibition will run October 4th through October 20th, with an opening reception on...Read more -
Figurations 2018
Group Exhibition 27 Jul - 12 Aug 2018O pening reception on Friday, July 27th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Representing the figure through paint, drawing, and ceramic may be as intrinsic and ancient to human beings as...Read more -
Alberto Gálvez
La Naturalista: Iconos de luz 8 - 24 Sep 2017Alberto Gálvez is renowned for his exquisite oil paintings of timeless figures that blend a contemporary sensibility with a deep knowledge of western art history. Uniting the classical ideal of...Read more -
Alberto Galvez
la bella jardinera 2 - 18 Sep 2016Working in his studio on the Mediterranean coast in Valencia Spain, renowned artist Alberto Gálvez creates timeless paintings that interpret the ideals of the classical European tradition in fresh and...Read more -
Alberto Galvez
encajes de la mirada 7 - 23 Aug 2015opening reception > friday | august 7th | 5 - 7 pmRead more -
figurations III
VINCENZO CALLI | ALBERTO GALVEZ | JOHN TARAHTEEFF | CAROL MOTHNER | MICHAEL BERGT | JAMES TYLER 7 Nov - 7 Dec 2014opening reception > friday | november 7th | 5 - 7 pmRead more -
Alberto Galvez
una noche sin ornamento 19 Sep - 5 Oct 2014opening reception > friday | september 19th | 5 - 7pmRead more -
figurations II
JOHN TARAHTEEFF | MICHAEL BERGT | VINCENZO CALLI | ALBERTO GALVEZ 21 Dec 2012 - 6 Jan 2013Figurations draws together four internationally known artists from Europe and the United States to explore various thematic elements of the figurative tradition. opening reception > friday | December 21st |...Read more