PRESS & WRITINGS
Ecuadorian artist Hernan Illescas: Civilizations are colorful through exchanges and enriched through mutual learning
Published in: Zhejiang Province, November 29, 2023
Ecuador is located in the northwest of South America. It is a multi-ethnic and multi-lingual country where multiple cultures blend together to form a unique cultural landscape. In his creative career of more than 40 years, Ecuadorian visual artist, curator, and creative entrepreneur Hernan Illescas has inherited the characteristics of Latin American culture and art while absorbing and drawing lessons from Europe, Africa, and Asian and other cultural elements, relying on free and boundless imagination, formed an inclusive and highly contagious style.
Art meets the Silk Road, foreign artists paint "the scenery of lakes and mountains"
Published in: Beijing, November 27, 2023
“It’s great to have friends come from far away.” On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the joint construction of the “Belt and Road” initiative, more than 40 foreign artists who participated in the “Art Collection Silk Road” visit to China recently started a trip to Lake to collect their works. , feel the Chinese cultural aesthetics.
Exclusive interview with Ecuadorian artist Hernan Illescas
Event
November 23 - December 3, 2023
Silk Road Artist’s Rendevouz
Zhejiang, China
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Hernán Illescas at the Nahim Isaías with 24 canvases from his 'Apologies for barbarism'
Published in: REDACCIÓN EXPRESO, June 26, 2023
Hernán Illescas presents 'Apologies for Barbarism' at the Nahim Isaías Museum, delving into the dark side of humanity. Curated by Hernán Pacurucu, the exhibition features 24 large-format works and one installation, aiming to prevent events like the Holocaust from recurring. On display until July 27, 2023, the collection explores themes of loneliness and unease, emphasizing the enduring impact of historical tragedies.
Hernan Illescas encompasses his vision of the world in his art show “Connections”
Connections
Published in: Revista Mundo Diners, April 04, 2022
Written by: Victor Vergara
"Connections" showcases 40 pieces exploring universal themes such as warfare, the COVID-19 pandemic, and environmental degradation.
Despite facing challenges like his battle with COVID-19, Illescas celebrates life and the resilience of the artist
China’s World Art Museum
Hernán Illescas “Meet in Beijing”
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idb Staff Association Art Gallery
Published by: Interamerican Development Bank Staff Association Art Gallery
Video by: Gabriel Gross
Hernan Illescas exhibits his works at the Art Gallery of the Inter-American Development Bank Employees in Washington, DC.