Nicolás de Urquiza
Born in Argentina in 1969. He began his art career at the age of 15, when he won first prize in an art competition at the local museum of his native city of Parana.
He later attended “The University of Architecture and Industrial Design” in Buenos Aires but found his real vocation at the private art school “Sara Garcia Uriburu”, under the guidance of his mentor Carlos Bisolino.
Urquiza’s art has since progressed to include strong erotic and provocative tendencies, which has at times been controversial.
Nico currently resides in New York City, alternating between fine and commercial art, focusing at diferent times on painting, photography, fashion, art direction, and various areas of design.
His work has been published in several number of magazines, newspapers, galleries, museums, and private shows, between the most notables “Vogue” (Italy), “Art in America” (USA), L’uomo Vogue (Italy), Luire (Japan), “Preferences” (France), “STH” (USA), “The New York Times” (USA), “Bazar” (Brazil), “Numero” (France), and many others.