Biography

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Hugo Aveta is an Argentine artist who has gained international recognition. His artistic career has been marked by his participation in prominent exhibitions and prestigious biennials, as well as the inclusion of his works in contemporary art collections worldwide. His training in architecture and film at the National University of Córdoba, Argentina, has influenced his multidisciplinary approach and artistic creativity.

Academic Background

He studied architecture and film at the National University of Córdoba, Argentina.

Highlighted Exhibitions

• Presented the exhibition Dioses Invisibles (Invisible Gods) at the Museo de Inmigrantes (Immigrants Museum) in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

• Participated in the BIENALSUR biennial in Saudi Arabia.

• Undertook a notable residency at the MACVAL Museum of Contemporary Art in France, where he presented the installation La fascinación de la Falla (The Fascination of the Fault).

• His works form part of collections at renowned institutions such as:

  • The FNAC (Fonds National d'Art Contemporain) in France

  • The Musée du Quai Branly in France (where his works were exhibited on two occasions)

  • The MACRO (Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome) in Rome, Italy

  • The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) in California, USA

  • The Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (National Museum of Fine Arts) in Buenos Aires, Argentina

  • Various other private national and international collections.

• Aveta was one of the featured artists in the exhibition Fotografía en Argentina: Contradicción y Continuidad (Photography in Argentina: Contradiction and Continuity), presented at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles in 2017 and at Fundación PROA in Buenos Aires in 2018.

• His video La subversión del alma (The Subversion of the Soul) was part of the exhibition Soulevements (Uprisings) curated by Georges Didi-Huberman at the Jeu de Paume in Paris, and was presented at venues including the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC) in Barcelona, MUNTREF in Buenos Aires, SESC in São Paulo, and the Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo (MUAC) in Mexico City.

• Additionally, Aveta exhibited his works at La Maison Rouge in Paris and the Seippel Gallery in Cologne, Germany.

• His creations have been part of notable biennials, including the Bienal del Fin del Mundo (End of the World Biennial) in Argentina, the Bienal do Mercosul (Mercosul Biennial) in Brazil, the PhotoQuai Biennial in France, the Bienal de Curitiba in Brazil, and exhibitions at the Kirchner Cultural Centre (CCK) in Buenos Aires.

• Presented his video Tracción a Sangre (Blood Traction) at the Genaro Pérez Museum in Córdoba, featuring a sound installation.

Awards

• Hugo Aveta has been honored with the Gran Premio de Honor (Grand Prize of Honor) from the Salón Nacional de Artes Visuales (National Visual Arts Salon) of the Argentine Republic.

Art Residencies

• He has participated in art residencies at prominent venues such as the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris, France; the Bogliasco Foundation in Genoa, Italy; and the MACVAL Museum in France, among others.

International Art Fairs

• His work has been presented at highly renowned international art fairs, including PARIS PHOTO (on two occasions), UNSEEN Amsterdam, LOOP Barcelona, arteBA in Buenos Aires, ARTBO in Bogotá, Colombia; Art Miami in the USA, and others.

Hugo Aveta's work stands out for its global influence, versatility, and significant contribution to the world of contemporary art. His academic background in architecture and film, combined with his multidisciplinary approach and commitment to constant exploration, have established him as a prominent figure in the international contemporary art scene.