Regional talent conquers spaces with contemporary art

Juan Luis Landaeta explores creative and innovative processes in the artistic world
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Juan Luis Landaeta, born in Maracay, Aragua state, in 1988, has established himself as a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores creative and innovative processes both within and outside the conventional artistic sphere. His academic training includes a Master's degree in Creative Writing in Spanish from New York University, an achievement that complements his visual practice and has allowed him to develop a distinctive artistic voice.

Landaeta is the author of The Well-known Inheritance of Forms and Litoral central, two works that demonstrate his interest in narrative and literary experimentation. His solo exhibitions have been acclaimed in the United States, including "Jardín Desierto" in Brooklyn in 2017, "The Identity of the Line" at the Inter-American Development Bank in 2019, and "Unwritten" at the Mehari Sequar Gallery, also in 2019.
Contemporary and Urgent
At the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Staff Gallery in Washington, D.C., Landaeta is currently presenting "Doxa," his most recent exhibition. This exhibition consists of 12 acrylic paintings that address contemporary and urgent themes such as migration, confinement, and violence.

In "Doxa," Landaeta continues to develop his distinctive visual language with a powerful and authentic discourse. The exhibition brings together his most recent acrylic painting work, created between 2022 and 2025. It represents his fifth solo exhibition in the United States, in addition to three group presentations, consolidating his career and establishing him as a prominent Latinx voice in American art.

Landaeta expresses his gratitude and pride as a Venezuelan and immigrant for having the opportunity to present his work in one of the most relevant spaces for contemporary Latin American art in Washington. With "Doxa," he delves into his visual language, addressing complex themes such as the sense of belonging.
The title "Doxa," which means "opinion" in Greek, suggests an exploration of the tensions between the intuitive and the calculated, the lyrical and the chaotic. Landaeta interweaves a reflection on the sense of belonging with discourses of violence and hate, inviting the viewer to consider multiple perspectives and question established truths.
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