Mauricio Herrero
E-mail: mauricioherreroart@gmail.com
Education:
Degrees:
University of Barcelona
Master in Visual Arts and Education: A Constructionist Approach, Research Projects in Visual Arts Education, 2017
Parsons The New School for Design, NY, NY.
Master of Fine Arts, Fine Arts, 2011. Distinction: Thesis Project Selected for Parsons Final Thesis Collection, 2011
University of Costa Rica
Licentiate in Fine Arts with Emphasis in Printmaking, With Distinctions, 2009
Bachelor in Fine Arts With Emphasis in Printmaking, 2007
Residencies:
Spanish Cultural Center and Casa Canibal, San José, Costa Rica
Exploring Sound Landscapes, 2019
Casa Laboratorio, San José, Costa Rica
Interdisciplinary Practice Residence, 2018
Espai de Creació Zona 230, Barcelona, Spain
Professional Residence in Printmaking, 2017
Proyecto ACE, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Professional Residence in Printmaking, 2013
Taller de Gráfica Experimental/Casa de las Américas, Havana, Cuba
International Printmaking Workshop: Transparencias Múltiples, 2007
Scholarships:
Parsons The New School for Design, NY, NY
Graduate Dean’s Scholarship 2009-2011
Parsons Scholarship 2009-2011
International House New York, NY, NY
Resident Member 2009-2011
International House Resident Scholarship 2009-2011
Photography Fellowship 2011
Honors/Awards (selection):
4th Global Print 2019, Douro, Portugal
Invited Artist, 2019
9th International Printmaking Biennial, Douro, Portugal
Invited Artist, 2018
3rd Global Print 2017, Douro, Portugal
Invited Artist, 2017
National Arts Festival 2013, San José, Costa Rica
Invited Artist, 2013
Drawing Center NY, Curated Viewing Program (Archive), NY, NY
Selected Artist, 2012
Valoarte 2010, San José, Costa Rica
Invited Artist, 2010
International Biennial Premio La Joven Estampa 2009, Casa de las Américas, Havana, Cuba
Selected Artist, 2009
Visual Arts Contest in Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary between the University of Costa Rica and the University of Kansas
First Place Student Award, 2008
International Festival Premio Ingráfica 2008, Iglesia de la Merced, Cuenca, Spain
Selected Artist, 2008
International Biennial Premio La Joven Estampa 2007, Casa de las Américas, Havana, Cuba
Selected Artist, 2007
Solo Exhibitions and Public Art Projects:
Trazos, Huellas y Superficies
University Council Gallery, University of Costa Rica, 2018
Gallery of the School of Political Science, University of Costa Rica, 2018
Herrero + Bracci, 2 Solo Shows, Closing of Lanobienal 2nd Edition
Casa Laboratorio, San José, Costa Rica, 2018
Prints Selection 2007-2012
The Art of Language, Barcelona, Spain, 2016
Calero Nation
Series of collaborations with Thomas O'Grady on Google Maps/ Isla Calero, 2016
REVOLVER, Solo Show and Collaborations with Invited Artists
Casa Batsú, San José, Costa Rica, 2014
IT TAKES MONEY TO MAKE MONEY
International Relational-Print Project: Crowdfunding, Residence, Art/Money Production and Exchange
Artist Talk in School of Fine Arts Gallery, University of Costa Rica, 2014
Art/Money XChange in CIT Escazú, San José, Costa Rica, 2013
Residence and Open Studios in Proyecto Ace, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2013
Architectural Intervention Art City Tour, November 2013
French Alliance, San José, Costa Rica
Public Art Intervention National Arts Festival 2013
Mora Cultural Center, Ciudad Colón, San José, Costa Rica, 2013
DES/ESTRUCTURACIONES, Solo Show
La Zona de Entrenarte, San José, Costa Rica, 2012
Geographies of Power, Solo Show
School of Fine Arts Gallery, University of Costa Rica, 2012
College Art Association MFA Show, Parsons MFA, Solo Section
Hunter College, Times Square Gallery, NY, NY, 2011
Personal Boundaries, Intervention in Collaboration with Alexandre Cavalcanti
Parsons The New School for Design, NY, NY, 2010-2011
Transeúntes - Disociación urbana, Solo Show
Espacio Veritas/Veritas University, San José, Costa Rica, 2012
Gallery of the Rectorate, University of Costa Rica, 2008
Gallery of the Vice Rectorate of Social Action, University of Costa Rica, 2008
Mexican Institute, San José, Costa Rica, 2008
Comissioned Mural
French Alliance, San José, Costa Rica, 2008
Selected Artist Talks:
Urbano-Grafías, 2018
School of Political Science in coordination with the School of Architecture and Geography, University of Costa Rica
Undrawing Urban Space 2007-2017, 2018
School of Fine Arts, University of Costa Rica
Lectures on Art and Education, 2016
School of Fine Arts, University of Costa Rica
Cátedra Francisco Amighetti, 2014 and 2012
School of Fine Arts, University of Costa Rica
Residency Open Studios, 2013
Proyecto Ace, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Gridlock: A Graduate Student Conference, 2011
AC Institute and Stony Brook University, NY, NY
MFA Thesis Talks, 2011
The Kitchen, NY, NY
Other Group Shows (in addition to those mentioned under Honors/Awards):
Paralelas Contemporáneas XII, 2019
Oscar Román Gallery, México City
Miradas Vitales, 2019
Spanish Cultural Center, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Self Portraits by Professors of the School of Fine Arts, University of Costa Rica, 2017
San Ramón Museum, Alajuela, Costa Rica
La ciudad de los otros, deseos, fantasías, miedos, 2016-2017
Central Bank Museums, San José, Costa Rica
Property, 2017
Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society, organized by Roman Susan Gallery, Chicago, IL
Lanobienal, 2016
Kroma Arte Contemporáneo, Combai Mercado Urbano, San José, Costa Rica
Blueprints, 2016
Chicago Industrial Arts and Design Center, organized by Roman Susan Gallery, Chicago, IL
Parsons Alumni Exhibition, 2015
Arnold and Sheila Aronson Galleries, Parsons The New School, NY, NY
ArtFFIC, White Canvas, 2015
Galería Escazú, Equilátero Arte Contemporáneo, Traffic Magazine 2nd Anniversary Edition, San José, Costa Rica
De Verde a Gris. Contemporary Costa Rican Art in New York, 2015
Art Directors Club, NY, NY
Territorios, 2015. International Art Show from the Fundación Ace Collection
Proyecto Ace, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Escalas, National Arts Festival, 2013
Concreto Coloreado, Ciudad Colón, San José, Costa Rica
Project Art, 2012. Benefit Auction for Project Paz (Ciudad de Juárez, México)
82 Mercer St, SoHo, NY, NY
Grandes y Jóvenes del Arte Costarricense, 2012
National Gallery, San José, Costa Rica
Alquimia y..., 2011. Collaborations with Guillermo Nuñez
Proyecto Ace, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Gridlock: A Graduate Student Conference Exhibition, 2011
Hosted by Stony Brook University. AC Institute, Chelsea, NY, NY
Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibition, 2011
Diageo, Norwalk, Connecticut.
Parsons MFA Thesis Show, 2011
The Kitchen, Chelsea, NY, NY
All Nations Exhibition, 2011
International House, NY, NY
CAA MFA Exhibition, 2011
Hunter College, Times Square Gallery, NY, NY
Odd Couplings, 2011
25 East Gallery, Parsons The New School for Design, NY, NY
Miguelitos, 2011
Despacio, San José, Costa Rica
Such, Such Were The Joys, 2010
25 East Gallery, Parsons The New School for Design, NY, NY
Los Rostros de la Pandemia, 2009
Mexican Institute, San José, Costa Rica
Salon Exhibition, 2009
25 East Gallery, Parsons The New School for Design, NY, NY
Autorretratos, Una Multitud, 2009
Gallery of the Rectorate, University of Costa Rica, and the Mexican Institute (2008), San José, Costa Rica
Bitácora de viaje, 2008
Academia de San Carlos, México City
and Mexican Institute, San José, Costa Rica.
Jacob Karpio Gallery, 25th Anniversary Walk, 2007
Amón Gallery, San José, Costa Rica
Quintos Años Exhibition, 2007
School of Fine Arts Gallery, University of Costa Rica
Xilo, Cien Años del Nacimiento de Amighetti, 2007
School of Fine Arts Gallery, University of Costa Rica
Cuarta Anual de Gráfica Contemporánea, 2005
National Gallery, San José, Costa Rica
Grabados al Taco, Estudiantes de la Cátedra de Grabado, 2005
School of Fine Arts Gallery, University of Costa Rica
Segunda Anual de Gráfica Contemporánea, 2005
School of Fine Arts Gallery, University of Costa Rica
Grabados de Gran Formato, 2005
School of Fine Arts Gallery, Universidad de Costa Rica
Teaching Experience in Higher Education
Veritas University, Center for International Programs, San José, Costa Rica
Professor of Public Art and Muralism, 2019-2020
Ulacit, San José, Costa Rica
Director of Visual Art Projects and New Programs, 2018
University of Costa Rica, San Ramón, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Professor of Experimental Printmaking, Second Semester, 2017
University of Costa Rica, System of Postgraduate Studies, San José, Costa Rica
Professor of first Studio Core in new Professional Master in Visual Arts, First Semester, 2015
Ulacit, Humanities Department, San José, Costa Rica
Professor of Art Theory and Appreciation (for different programs), 2012-2015
Laureate Universities, San José, Costa Rica
Curator and Organizer of the first Art and Urban Intervention Workshop, 2015
Professor of Design Workshop I, II and III, and Artistic Anatomy I and II (School of Architecture and Fine Arts), 2014
Professor of Art Theory and Appreciation (School of Journalism), 2014
Veritas University, San José, Costa Rica
Professor of Photography courses with different emphasis, for international students (Center for International Programs), 2012
Professor of Experimental Printmaking course for artists (Espacio Veritas), 2012
Other Related Experience (selection):
Islita Museum, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Invited Artist, Community Workshops with local artists, 2014
Internships (selection):
Visual Arts Community Outreach Program, Corcoran After School of Art, Washinton DC
Teaching Assistant, 1998
Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington DC
Museum Intern, 1997
Academic Curatorial Projects and Public Art:
Mural, Pura Roca
Center for International Programs. Veritas University, San José, Costa Rica
Center for International
Abstract Improvisations, Happening with Guest Artist Juan Dahik, 2018
Ulacit, San José, Costa Rica
Art and Civil Disobediencie, Talk and Participatory Intervention with Guest Artist Yamil de la Paz Gracía, 2018
Ulacit, San José, Costa Rica
Final Critique Session, Master in Visual Arts Studio Core, University of Costa Rica, 2015
Galería Equilátero Arte Contemporáneo, San José, Costa Rica
U.Latina Station, Train Station Permanent Intervention, Curatorial Public Art Project with Invited Artist Perro Cerámico, 2015
Laureate Universities, Incofer and Montes de Oca Municipality, San José, Costa Rica
Photography Courses Exhibition, Fall 2012
Center for International Programs. Veritas University, San José, Costa Rica
Transfigurando la Matriz, Experimental Printmaking Course Exhibition, 2012
Espacio Veritas, San José, Costa Rica
Collections:
Douro Museum, Portugal
Central Bank Museums, San José, Costa Rica
Fundación ´Ace for Contemporary Art, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Drawing Center New York, Viewing Program, NY, NY
Parsons Final Thesis Collection 2011, Parsons The New School for Design, NY, NY
Printmaking Department, School of Art Media and Technology, Parsons The New School for Design, NY, NY
The University of Kansas (Donation). Visual Arts Contest in Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary between the University of Costa Rica and the University of Kansas,1st Place Student Award
Printmaking Department, School of Fine Arts, University of Costa Rica
Visual Art and Articles in Print (soon to be updated):
Flamantes 5, Artists Book. Hago Cosas, Madrid, Spain.
Featured Artist, 2016
Traffic Magazine, Second Anniversary Special Edition. San José, Costa Rica
Invited/Featured Artist, ArtFFIC, 2015
De Verde a Gris, Catalogue. Art Directors Club, NY, NY
Invited Artist, Auction and Exhibition, 2015
VED Magazine, Viviendo el Diseño. San José, Costa Rica
Article/Interview REVOLVER, 2014
Rodríguez, F (ed.) Costa Rica: ¿Who decides? Elections, Campaigns and Society 1994-2010. FLACSO, San José, Costa Rica
Cover and Illustrations, 2013
Revista San José Volando. San José Costa Rica
Cover Design, Illustrations and Article, 2012
Social Sciences Academic Journal. University of Costa Rica
Covers , 2009, 2011 and 2012
Pórtico 21 Magazine. Editorial Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica
Invited/Featured Artist, 2011
Valoarte 2010, Catalogue. San José Costa Rica
Invited Artist, 2010
Musaraña Magazine. San José, Costa Rica
Collaborator, Illustration, 2010
Habitar, Architecture and Design Professional Journal. School of Architects, San José, Costa Rica
Cover, 2010
Manija with poems by Sila Chanto, Editorial Andrómeda, San José, Costa Rica
Illustrations, 2008
Paseos Urbanos. Municipality of San José, Costa Rica
Cover, 2008
Herrero, F. and G. González (editors). Poverty and Inequality: Achilles’ Heel of Costa Rican Development. PROCESOS, San José, Costa Rica
Cover and Illustrations, 2006
Press/Online Publications (soon to be updated):
Solo Show, University Council 2018: https://semanariouniversidad.com/cultura/arte-para-el-mundo-al-reves/
Please Hold Magazine, Summer 2016 Edition: Maps (selected artist), 2016: http://www.pleaseholdmagazine.com/mauricio-herrero...
Press Release on ArtNexus, Group Show, Art Directors Club, NY, NY, 2015: http://www.artnexus.com/PressReleases_View.aspx?Do...
Project Paz Review on the Huffington Post, NY, NY, 2013: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/04/project-p...
Proyecto Ace, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Artist in Residence, 2013: http://www.proyectoace.org/en_mauricio-herrero
It Takes Money to Make Money on Art Nerd New York, NY, 2013: http://art-nerd.com/newyork/it-takes-money-to-make...
It Takes Money to Make Money on Sharkbiting Art Blog NY, NY, 2013: http://sharkbiting.blogspot.com/2013/10/it-takes-m...
Drawing Center New York, NY, Curated Viewing Program, 2012: http://www.drawingcenter.org/viewingprogram/share_...
Geographies of Power Solo Show Review, University of Costa Rica, Semanario Universidad, 2012: https://cobasvirtual.org/component/content/article...
Parsons Thesis Final Collection 2011, NY, NY :
http://www.newschool.edu/parsons/thesis.aspx?id=78322
Geographies of Power Text and Images on Sharkbiting Art Blog NY, NY, 2011: http://sharkbiting.blogspot.com/2011/10/geographies-of-power-art-text-by.html
MFA Show at The Kitchen Review on Art & Education, NY, NY, 2011: http://www.artandeducation.net/announcement/parsons-fine-arts/
Students Featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Parsons News, NY, NY, 2011: http://www.newschool.edu/parsons/newsList.aspx?id=...
Work Featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, 2010: http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Nate-Berkus-Gives-a-Tour-of-His-New-York-City-Home-Video_1
Ingráfica Festival 2008, Cuenca, Spain, Review on La Nación, San José, Costa Rica, 2008: http://www.nacion.com/ocio/artes/Grabadores-costar...
Bitácora de Viaje, Academia de San Carlos, México City, Review on La Nación, San José, Costa Rica, 2008: http://wvw.nacion.com/ancora/2008/junio/22/ancora1584503.html
First Place Student Award, 50th Anniversary Agreement University of Kansas and UCR on La Nación, San José, Costa Rica, 2008: http://wvw.nacion.com/ancora/2008/marzo/09/ancora1...
Solo Show, University of Costa Rica News, 2008: http://www.ucr.ac.cr/noticias/2008/05/28/exhiben-o...