I love to paint.
With my oils and acrylics I explore landscapes that are more emotional than physical.
Humanity and Love in all of their stages are the roots of my work.
I travel to places I've been and ones that I have dreamt.
- 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 - Kezic Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana
2018 - Kezic Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana
2017- Kezic Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana
2015 - Ariodante Gallery - New Orleans, Louisiana
2014 - Ariodante Gallery - New Orleans, Louisiana
2013 - 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 - Duque Art Center – New Orleans, Louisiana
2004 - Duque Art Center – New Orleans, Louisiana
2003 - Galerie Lafitte - New Orleans, Louisiana
2002 - Galerie Lafitte - New Orleans, Louisiana
2001 - Galerie Lafitte - New Orleans, Louisiana
2000 - Galerie Lafitte - New Orleans, Louisiana
1999 - 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
1997 - Astoria Fine Art Gallery - Coral Gables, Florida
1996 - Capital Bank Building- Miami, Florida
1995 - Astoria Fine Art Gallery - Coral Gables, Florida