I consider my work sad. The landscapes are solitary, and my characters are wandering, always waiting for something or someone. The couple representing love becomes a spectator, as if those who inhabit my work lack love, as if the landscape they are part of is all they have.
- Gustavo Duque
Critically acclaimed, knighted artist Gustavo Duque has been a New Orleans resident for over 20 years.
Born in Colombia, Gustavo Duque's work can be found in collections of museums nationally and internationally.
His ethereal and sometimes surreal imagery express a deep sympathy for humanity. Gustavo is a man of great warmth and his work displays a deep love for nature's landscape. His signature figures stand as our stories.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Knighted Sir Gustavo Duque, Order of Saint John, Chevalier de Mérite, Knights of Malta, 2010, San Jose, Costa Rica
Gálvez Cup 2004, presented by the New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation in appreciation of continuing support to the NOHHF Scholarship Program and the New Orleans Hispanic culture
City of New Orleans, Special Appreciation, 2003, presented by Ray Nagin, Mayor of New Orleans, recognizing the participation and achievements in the community through the arts.
New Orleans City Council, 2003, in recognition of being the co-founder of "Useful Arts" program to rehabilitate persons in recovery at the Bridge House.
Special Appreciation Award, 1999, presented by the Easter Seals of Miami Dade County for supporting programs and services provided to people with disabilities
Recognition by Easter Seals of Miami, 1998, presented by the Easter Seals for acting as Executive Chief Sponsor
"Gustavo Duque Day", proclamation, October 10th, 1997, by Alex Penelas, Mayor of Metropolitan Dade County.
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Distinguished Resident of South Florida, special recognition for community service, 1997, presented by the Board County Commissioners, Dade County, FL, for initiatives to elevate standards of living in the community.
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
Ochsner Health System Primary Care Center Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, Lousiana
Freedom Tower, MDC Museum, Miami Florida
New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans, Louisiana
Presidential Palace, Casa de Nariño, Bogotá, Colombia
Hotel de Ville (Paris' City Hall), París, France
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Embassy of Colombia, París, France
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Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, DC
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Gobernación de Antioquia, Colombia
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Hospital San Vicente de Paul, Rionegro, Colombia
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Parque Biblioteca Tomas Carrasquilla, Medellín, Colombia
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El Castillo Medieval de Los Velascos, España
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Miami Children's’ Society, Miami, Florida
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Consulate of Colombia, Houston, Texas
SSOLO EXHIBITS
2023 - Congress of Guanajuato, Cervantino Festival, Mexico
2022 - Casa Europa - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
2021 - Casa Proserpina, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
2019 – Africa in Africa, New Orleans Art Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
2019 - 2018 - 2017 at
Kezic Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana
2015 - 2014 - 2013 at
Ariodante Gallery - New Orleans, Louisiana
2011 - An Artist's Rage Project. Exhibit and Forum. New Orleans, Louisiana
2010 – Coup D’Oeil Art Consortium, New Orleans, Louisiana
2010 – Club Union – San Jose, Costa Rica
2008 – D & G Fine Art – Miami, Florida
2007 - Galerie M L de L’Écotais, Paris, France
2006 - Las Olas – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2005 - Lambert Gallery –Atlanta, Georgia
2005 - 2004 at
Duque Art Center – New Orleans, Louisiana
2003 - 2002- 2001 - 2000 - 1999 at
Galerie Lafitte - New Orleans, Louisiana
1999 - Gallery at the Brickell Equities – Miami, Florida
1998 - Casa De La Cultura - Bogotá, Colombia
1998 - Astoria Art Gallery - New Orleans, Louisiana
1997 - Astoria Fine Art Gallery - Coral Gables, Florida
1996 - Capital Bank Building- Miami, Florida
1995 - Astoria Fine Art Gallery - Coral Gables, Florida