Mauricio Herrero
E-mail: mauricioherreroart@gmail.com
Education:
Degrees:
University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Master in Visual Arts and Education: A Constructionist Approach, Research Projects in Visual Arts Education, 2017
Parsons The New School for Design, NY, NY, US
Master of Fine Arts, Fine Arts, 2011. Distinction: Thesis Project selected for Parsons Final Thesis Collection, 2011
University of Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica
Licentiate in Fine Arts with Emphasis in Printmaking, With Distinctions, 2009
Bachelor in Fine Arts With Emphasis in Printmaking, 2007
Residencies / Selected Workshops:
Proyecto ACE, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Nido, A Shelter for Artistic Practices. Together Apart Program, 2020
Copenhaguen Institute of Interaction Design, Copenhaguen, Denmark
Design Thinking Summer Program, 2020
Spanish Cultural Center and Casa Caníbal, 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
New York State Council on the Arts, NY, NY, US
Public and Media Relations for Artists Workshop, 2011
Taller de Gráfica Experimental/Casa de las Américas, Havana, Cuba
International Printmaking Workshop: Transparencias Múltiples, 2007
Education Workshops for Higher Education Teaching (not in degree programs):
Center for International Programs, Veritas University, San José, Costa Rica
Online and Distance Learning, for Faculty, 2020
Veritas University, San José, Costa Rica
Pedagogical Approaches in Higher Educatiion, for Faculty, 2012
Ulacit University, San José, Costa Rica
Fundamentals of Teaching for Understanding, for Faculty, 2012
Scholarships / Awards:
Ace Foundation for Contemporary Art, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Residence Scholarship, 2020
Ministry of Culture, San José, Costa Rica
Creative Grant, Reactivation of Casa 49, 2020
Costa Rican USA Foundation for Cooperation (CRUSA), San José, Costa Rica
Scholarship for the Copenhaguen Institute of Interaction Design Summer Program, 2020
Spanish Cultural Center and Casa Canibal, San José, Costa Rica
Residence Scholarship, 2019
National Arts Festival, Costa Rica
Artistic Production Grant, 2013
New York State Council on the Arts, NY, NY
Public and Media Relations for Artists Scholarship, 2011
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
Visual Arts Contest in Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary between the University of Costa Rica and the University of Kansas, US
First Place Student Award, 2008
Solo Shows, Collaborative and Curatorial Projects:
ƧPAM PROJECT (collaborative / curatorial) in Geo-Grafismos
Conceptualizad with Diego Gutiérrez Valladares. Developed with over 50 international artists
Casa 49, San José, Costa Rica with Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design, Wroclaw, Poland, 2020
Mutant Letter Press, Wrocław, Poland, 2020
Alissa Blumenthal Retrospective by Tatiana Istomina (curatorial) in Geo-Grafismos
Casa 49, San José, Costa Rica, 2020
Sweet Dreams, Screening Program with a selection of international artists by Tatiana Istomina (curatorial) in Geo-Grafismos
Casa 49, San José, Costa Rica, 2020
Geo-Grafismos, Local Artists Section (curatorial)
Casa 49, San José, Costa Rica, 2020
Trazos, Huellas y Superficies (solo)
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 (solo / collaborative / curatorial)
Casa Laboratorio, San José, Costa Rica, 2018
Prints Selection 2007-2012 (solo)
The Art of Language, Barcelona, Spain, 2016
Calero Nation (collaborative)
Series of collaborations with Thomas O'Grady on Google Maps/Isla Calero, 2016
REVOLVER (solo / collaborative / curatorial)
Casa Batsú, San José, Costa Rica, 2014
IT TAKES MONEY TO MAKE MONEY (solo)
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 X-Change 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 (solo)
French Alliance, San José, Costa Rica
Public Art Intervention National Arts Festival 2013 (solo)
Mora Cultural Center, Ciudad Colón, San José, Costa Rica, 2013
DES/ESTRUCTURACIONES (solo)
La Zona de Entrenarte, San José, Costa Rica, 2012
Geographies of Power (solo)
School of Fine Arts Gallery, University of Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica, 2012
College Art Association MFA Show, Parsons MFA, (solo section)
Hunter College, Times Square Gallery, NY, NY, US, 2011
Personal Boundaries, Intervention with Alexandre Cavalcanti (collaboration)
Parsons The New School for Design, NY, NY, US, 2010-2011
Transeúntes - Disociación urbana (solo)
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 (solo)
French Alliance, San José, Costa Rica, 2008
Group Shows:
Reimaginar la frontera, 2021
Central Bank Museums Collection, San José, Costa Rica
Valoarte XVI, Invited Artist, 2021
Avenida Escazú, San José, Costa Rica
Paralelas Contemporáneas XII, Invited Artist, 2019
Oscar Román Gallery, México City, México
4th Global Print, Invited Artist, 2019
Douro, Portugal
Miradas Vitales, Invited Artist, 2019
Spanish Cultural Center, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
9th International Printmaking Biennial, Invited Artist, 2018
Douro, Portugal
3rd Global Print, Invited Artist, 2017
Douro, Portugal
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 Collection, San José, Costa Rica
Property, 2017
Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society, organized by Roman Susan Gallery, Chicago, IL, US
Blueprints, 2016
Chicago Industrial Arts and Design Center, organized by Roman Susan Gallery, Chicago, IL, US
Lanobienal, Kroma Arte Contemporáneo, Selected Artist, 2016
San José, Costa Rica
Parsons Alumni Exhibition, 2015
Arnold and Sheila Aronson Galleries, Parsons The New School, NY, NY, US
ArtFFIC, White Canvas, Invited Artist, 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, Invited Artist, 2015
Art Directors Club, NY, NY, US
Territorios, 2015. International Art Show from the Fundación Ace Collection
Proyecto Ace, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Escalas, National Arts Festival, Invited Artist, 2013
Concreto Coloreado, Ciudad Colón, San José, Costa Rica
Viewing Program, Selected Artist, 2012
Drawing Center, NY, NY, US
Project Art, Benefit Auction for Project Paz (Ciudad de Juárez, México), Invited Artist, 2012
82 Mercer St, SoHo, NY, NY, US
Grandes y Jóvenes del Arte Costarricense, Invited Artist, 2012
National Gallery, San José, Costa Rica
Alquimia y..., 2011. Collaborations with Guillermo Nuñez
Proyecto Ace, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibition, Invited Artist, 2011
Diageo, Norwalk, Connecticut, US
Parsons MFA Thesis Show, 2011
The Kitchen, Chelsea, NY, NY, US
All Nations Exhibition, Invited Artist, 2011
International House, NY, NY, US
CAA MFA Exhibition, 2011
Hunter College, Times Square Gallery, NY, NY, US
Odd Couplings, 2011
25 East Gallery, Parsons The New School for Design, NY, NY, US
Miguelitos, Selected Artist, 2011
Despacio, San José, Costa Rica
Gridlock: A Graduate Student Conference Exhibition, Selected Artist, 2011
AC Institute in collaboration with Stony Brook University, NY, NY, US
Valoarte 2010, Invited Artist, 2010
Antigua Aduana, San José, Costa Rica
Such, Such Were The Joys, 2010
25 East Gallery, Parsons The New School for Design, NY, NY, US
International Biennial Premio La Joven Estampa 2009, Selected Artist, 2009
Casa de las Américas, Havana, Cuba
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, US
Autorretratos, Una Multitud, Selected Artist, 2009
Gallery of the Rectorate, University of Costa Rica, and the Mexican Institute, San José, Costa Rica
International Festival Premio Ingráfica 2008, Selected Artist, 2008
Iglesia de la Merced, Cuenca, Spain
Bitácora de viaje, 2008
Academia de San Carlos, México City, México
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, San José, Costa Rica
Xilo, Cien Años del Nacimiento de Amighetti, 2007
School of Fine Arts Gallery, University of Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica
International Biennial Premio La Joven Estampa 2007, Selected Artist, 2007
Casa de las Américas, Havana, Cuba
Cuarta Anual de Gráfica Contemporánea, 2005
National Gallery, San José, Costa Rica, 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, San José, Costa Rica
Grabados de Gran Formato, 2005
School of Fine Arts Gallery, Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica
Selected Lectures / Artist Talks:
Visiting Artist / Mirror Critiques, 2020
Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design, Wrocław, Poland
On Socially Engaged Art, 2020
Painting Department, School of Fine Arts, University of Costa Rica
Contemporary Art and Expanded Printmaking, 2020
Institutional Language Program, National Technical University, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Open Collaboration, Archive and Contemporary Art Practice, 2020
Global Studies Institute, Veritas University, San José, Costa Rica
Urbano-Grafías, 2018
School of Political Science in coordination with the School of Architecture and Geography, University of Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica
Undrawing Urban Space 2007-2017, 2018
Painting Department, School of Fine Arts, University of Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica
Lectures on Art and Education, 2016
School of Fine Arts, University of Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica
It Takes Money to Make Money, 2014
Cátedra Francisco Amighetti, School of Fine Arts, University of Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica
Residency Open Studios, 2013
Proyecto Ace, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Geographies of Power, 2012
Cátedra Francisco Amighetti, School of Fine Arts, University of Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica
Gridlock: A Graduate Student Conference, 2011
AC Institute in collaboration with Stony Brook University (PhD in Cultural Analysis), NY, NY, US
MFA Thesis Talks, 2011
The Kitchen, NY, NY, US
Teaching Experience in Higher Education
Veritas University, Center for International Programs, San José, Costa Rica
Instructor of Public Art and Muralism, 2019-2021
Ulacit, San José, Costa Rica
Director of Visual Art Projects and New Programs, 2018
University of Costa Rica, San Ramón, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Instructor of Contemporary Printmaking, Second Semester, 2017
University of Costa Rica, System of Postgraduate Studies, San José, Costa Rica
Instructor of first Studio Core in new Professional Master in Visual Arts, First Semester, 2015
Ulacit, Humanities Department, San José, Costa Rica
Instructor 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
Instructor of Design Workshop I, II and III, and Artistic Anatomy I and II (School of Architecture and Fine Arts), 2014
Instructor of Art Theory and Appreciation (School of Journalism), 2014
Veritas University, Center for International Programs, San José, Costa Rica
Instructor of Photography Courses, 2012
Veritas University, Continuing Education, San José, Costa Rica
Instructor of Experimental Printmaking for Artists, 2012
Other Related Experience (selection):
Casa 49, San José, Costa Rica
Director, 2020-2021
Artists in Residence Program Facilitator, 2020-2021
Contra-Mapeo (a continuation of ƧPAM), Collaborative Experimental Printmaking Workshop Facilitator, 2020
Taller 20/20, San José, Costa Rica
Hibridaciones Gráficas: Risography, Experimental Printmaking Workshop Facilitator, 2019
The Art of Language, Barcelona, Spain
Language Learning through Art Appreciation Mediator, 2016
Roca Umbert. Factory of Arts, Granollers, Spain
Visual Arts and Education Professional Practice, 2017
Islita Museum, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Invited Artist, Community Workshops Facilitator, 2014
Nursery Block 1, East Harlem, NY, NY, US
Artistic Activities Coordinator, 2010
Anglo American School, San José, Costa Rica
Elementary School Art Teacher, Grades 1-6, 2009
Blue Valley High School, San José, Costa Rica
Printmaking Workshop Facilitator, 2003
High School Art Teacher, 1999
Visual Arts Community Outreach Program, Corcoran After School of Art, Washinton DC, US
Teaching Assistant, 1998
Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington DC, US
Museum Intern, 1997
Curatorial / Academic Projects and Public Art:
Graffiti Art Workshops with Guest Artist Mush, 2019, 2020
Center for International Programs. Veritas University, San José, Costa Rica
Mural, Pura Roca, 2019
Center for International Programs. Veritas University, San José, Costa Rica
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, Guest Curators Pablo Murillo and Fiamma Aleotti, 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, US
Parsons Final Thesis Collection 2011, Parsons The New School for Design, NY, NY, US
Printmaking Department, School of Art Media and Technology, Parsons The New School for Design, NY, NY, US
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, US. 1st Place Student Award
Printmaking Department, School of Fine Arts, University of Costa Rica, San José, 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, US
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 : https://www.newschool.edu/parsons/profile/mauricio--herrero/
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...