Rolando Duartes

Like a river, nature flows ever onward. Even the nature of the flow changes.
My work evolves over time, nourished by new experiences and the result of my own evolution as a human being.
Over time I also discovered how to transform pain into creativity and difficulties into constructive contributions, for this reason my works can be visceral and diverse.

Born: 1955 Havana, Cuba. Lives: Switzerland.
I received a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and studied Art History at the University of Havana.
1987 I had my first solo exhibition at the National Theater in Havana, followed by exhibitions in Philippines, Colombia and Denmark.
1991 I received a prestigious award at the 2nd Postage Stamp Design Contest in Japan.
1997 I was granted an artist residence in Bornholm. Denmark.
2000 I was invited to be part of the group exhibition: HULRUM Masnedó Fortet Vordinborg, Denmark together with 31 artists from North Europa.
After 13 years in Scandinavia where I made several exhibitions in Denmark and Sweden I moved to Switzerland, my current home, where I made already over 30 exhibitions.
My work is included in public and private collections in Denmark, Germany, United States, Canada, Spain, Japan, Sweden, Norway, Uzbekistan, Co...

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and studied Art History at the University of Havana. In 1987

INFINITE VISION Kronen Galerie, Zurich
15.03. 2017

2016 “Handle with care”Orstmuseum, Meilen
2016 “Galerie Cubanito” Zürich
2016 “ConfortDisturb” curatorial project. Zürcher Hochschule der Künste ZHdK Toni Areal.
2015 Swiss Contemporary Abstract Art Geneve
2015 Lucerne Peace Days Festival
2015 Artischock. Ausstellung, “Die Jurierte 15”
2015 -Casa del Arte, Zürich, Schweiz
2014 -„MEMENTO VIVERE“ Kulturparkett Rapperswil, Schweiz
-25 Jahre Artischock-Jubiläumsausstellung, HesliHalle Küsnacht, Schweiz
-Kronen Galerie, Zürich, Schweiz
-Triangel, Zumikon, Schweiz
-Raiffeisen, Zürich, Schweiz
-Gemeindesaal Zumikon, Schweiz
2013 -Galerie Milchhütte, Zumikon, Schweiz
-Spital Wetzikon, Schweiz
-Sportzentrum Letzigrund, Zürich, Schweiz
2012 -Published the book: „The Influence of the Creative Principle“ in Kindle Amazon
-Galerie ArteCubano, Zürich, Schweiz
-Basler & Hofmann, Zürich, Schweiz
-Tertianum, Zollikerberg, Schweiz
-Kulturhaus Visp, Schweiz
-Kulturschiene, Herliberg, Schweiz
2011 -Kronen Galerie, Zürich, Schweiz
-“Die Jurierte“, Ausstellung Kulturverein Artischock, Küsnacht, Schweiz
201...