Alejandro Valdes - Horizonte - XL - No Reserve
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Contemporary abstract acrylic painting on canvas by Alejandro Valdés Hernández, titled Horizonte - XL - No Reserve, an original post-2020 work (2026) signed by hand, measuring 70 cm by 93 cm with a color palette of white, gray, blue, turquoise and petroleum, shipped unframed directly from the artist in Spain and weighing 300 g.
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Contemporary abstract painting with strong visual impact, built through a minimalist composition that contrasts a wide surface in whitish-gray tones with a deep expanse of turquoise and petrol blues. A delicate dark line crosses the canvas, evoking a distant horizon between sky and water. The overlapping textures and subtle nuances add depth, movement and a serene, contemplative atmosphere. The work conveys balance, expansiveness and a sense of calm, becoming an elegant and versatile piece for modern, contemporary or coastal-inspired interiors. Ideal for collectors and lovers of abstract art seeking a sophisticated and timeless presence
Name: Alejandro Valdés Hernández
Nationality: Cuban
Year of birth: 1974
Place of birth: Havana, Cuba
Specialty: Contemporary painting, mixed media and printmaking
Education
1989–1993 — Elemental Level of Plastic Arts, Havana
1993–1997 — National Academy of Fine Arts San Alejandro, Havana
Influences: Caribbean expressionism, lyrical abstraction, urban memory
Work lines
Alejandro Valdés Hernández’s work centers on urban memory, migration and the relationship between architecture and emotion. His style combines material layers, gestural drawing and warm palettes
Techniques:
Oil and acrylic on canvas
Mixed media with sand and natural pigments
Experimental printmaking
Ephemeral murals
Solo exhibitions
2001 — Submerged Cities, Independent Gallery, Havana
2006 — Cartographies of Memory, Alternative Cultural Center, Mexico City
2010 — Inner Tropic, self-managed space, Bogotá
2015 — Architectures of Memory, contemporary art room, Miami
2021 — Fragmented Island, private gallery, Madrid
Group exhibitions
1998 — Exhibition of Cuban young painters, Havana
2003 — Caribbean Alternative Biennial, Santo Domingo
2008 — Meeting of Emerging Latin American Art, Buenos Aires
2014 — Art and Territory, Lima
2019 — Caribbean Contemporary Painting, San Juan
2023 — Latin American Artists in Diaspora, Barcelona
Works in collections
Private collections in Cuba, Mexico, Colombia and Spain
Murals and works in independent cultural spaces in Havana
Pieces in Latin American artist residencies
Works in private collections in Miami, Panama City and Buenos Aires
Artist residencies
2004 — Contemporary Art Residency, Oaxaca
2012 — Experimental Graphics Workshop, Medellín
2018 — Artistic Exchange Program, Montevideo
Publications and mentions
Catalogues of independent exhibitions in Latin America
Critical essays in small-circulation cultural magazines
Participation in alternative curatorial projects
“I paint cities that do not exist, or that exist only in memory. My work is an emotional cartography of those who leave without ceasing to inhabit it.”
Work in acrylic on unstretched canvas, packed in bubble wrap and placed inside a rigid cardboard tube, in addition to being secured by the shipping company (CORREOS ESPAÑA)
Contemporary abstract painting with strong visual impact, built through a minimalist composition that contrasts a wide surface in whitish-gray tones with a deep expanse of turquoise and petrol blues. A delicate dark line crosses the canvas, evoking a distant horizon between sky and water. The overlapping textures and subtle nuances add depth, movement and a serene, contemplative atmosphere. The work conveys balance, expansiveness and a sense of calm, becoming an elegant and versatile piece for modern, contemporary or coastal-inspired interiors. Ideal for collectors and lovers of abstract art seeking a sophisticated and timeless presence
Name: Alejandro Valdés Hernández
Nationality: Cuban
Year of birth: 1974
Place of birth: Havana, Cuba
Specialty: Contemporary painting, mixed media and printmaking
Education
1989–1993 — Elemental Level of Plastic Arts, Havana
1993–1997 — National Academy of Fine Arts San Alejandro, Havana
Influences: Caribbean expressionism, lyrical abstraction, urban memory
Work lines
Alejandro Valdés Hernández’s work centers on urban memory, migration and the relationship between architecture and emotion. His style combines material layers, gestural drawing and warm palettes
Techniques:
Oil and acrylic on canvas
Mixed media with sand and natural pigments
Experimental printmaking
Ephemeral murals
Solo exhibitions
2001 — Submerged Cities, Independent Gallery, Havana
2006 — Cartographies of Memory, Alternative Cultural Center, Mexico City
2010 — Inner Tropic, self-managed space, Bogotá
2015 — Architectures of Memory, contemporary art room, Miami
2021 — Fragmented Island, private gallery, Madrid
Group exhibitions
1998 — Exhibition of Cuban young painters, Havana
2003 — Caribbean Alternative Biennial, Santo Domingo
2008 — Meeting of Emerging Latin American Art, Buenos Aires
2014 — Art and Territory, Lima
2019 — Caribbean Contemporary Painting, San Juan
2023 — Latin American Artists in Diaspora, Barcelona
Works in collections
Private collections in Cuba, Mexico, Colombia and Spain
Murals and works in independent cultural spaces in Havana
Pieces in Latin American artist residencies
Works in private collections in Miami, Panama City and Buenos Aires
Artist residencies
2004 — Contemporary Art Residency, Oaxaca
2012 — Experimental Graphics Workshop, Medellín
2018 — Artistic Exchange Program, Montevideo
Publications and mentions
Catalogues of independent exhibitions in Latin America
Critical essays in small-circulation cultural magazines
Participation in alternative curatorial projects
“I paint cities that do not exist, or that exist only in memory. My work is an emotional cartography of those who leave without ceasing to inhabit it.”
Work in acrylic on unstretched canvas, packed in bubble wrap and placed inside a rigid cardboard tube, in addition to being secured by the shipping company (CORREOS ESPAÑA)
Details
Artist
Alejandro Valdes
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Horizonte - XL - No Reserve
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Blue, White
Height
93 cm
Width
70 cm
Weight
300 g
Style
Abstract
Period
2020+
