Ciro Madueño

Ciro Madueño, the son of Félix Madueño and Dora Velasco, was born into a large family consisting of himself and his 10 siblings. From childhood, his artistic sensibility was ignited by his mother, who, with patience and love, instilled in him an appreciation for various forms of artistic expression.

His journey into the world of art began at the Gran Unidad Escolar de San Ramón in the city of Tarma, where his calling for painting emerged during high school. There, he left a lasting mark through backdrops and murals that bear witness to his first artistic steps. Later, he enrolled at the National School of Fine Arts in Lima, where he initially combined his studies with economics under his father’s influence. However, the call of painting resonated more strongly, leading him to devote himself entirely to this form of expression.

His first foray into the arts culminated in an exhibition at the Tarma City Council at the young age of 19. However, due to circumstances beyond his control, he temporarily set aside painting to pursue industrial design, creating innovative educational toys and sleek executive furniture. His artistic quest led him to Europe, where he arrived in France in 1974.

In the vibrant Parisian scene, he spent bohemi...

• National School of Fine Arts (Perú)
• School of Fine Arts in Versailles (France)
• PARIS-VIII VINCENNES University.

2025 GEBA Gallery, Bogotá, Colombia.

2024 Formas & Colores, Fusagasugá, Colombia.

2022 Bearoneart Spaces, Hannover, Germany.

2015 Kleur Gallery, Group Exhibition “A Stroll Through Latin America,” Santiago, Chile.

2009 “MI PERÚ” Restaurant, Bogotá, Colombia.

2007 Casona Cultural de San Marcos, Lima, Peru.

2005 Meudia Studio, Lyon, France.

2004 “Exhalart” Gallery, Paris, France.

2002 “Sexto Continente” Cultural Association, Paris, France.

2001 6th International Biennale of Po’eles in Val-de-Marne (Tribute to Pablo Neruda), Paris, France.

2000 Opening of the “Sin Límite” Gallery, Lima, Peru.

1999 Open Studio, the artist’s home, Bogotá, Colombia.

1998 Rodolfo Loero Arismendi University Institute of Industrial Technology, Valera, Venezuela.

1997 Group Exhibition, the artist’s home, Bogotá, Colombia.

1996 Art Nights, artist’s residence, Bogotá, Colombia.

1995 Santanderean Artists’ Salon Gallery, Bogotá, Colombia.

1994 Alzate Avendaño “Eclectia” Foundation, Bogotá, Colombia.

1993 Opening of the “Jordy” Art Gallery, Bogotá, Colombia.

1987 College of Nursing Professionals, Caracas, Venezuela.

1987 “El Lago” Country Club, Maracaibo, Venezuela.

1986 College of Engineers, Maracaibo, Venezuela.

1986 Opening of the Matiz...