Myriam de la Riva facts for kids

Myriam de la Riva (born in October 1940) is a talented artist from Mexico. She is famous for her small artworks and also for large, portable murals. Myriam was born in Mexico City into a European family who were living there in exile.

She studied art in both Mexico and the United States. She also learned from many well-known Mexican artists. Myriam has had more than 50 of her own art shows. Her work has also been part of over 500 group exhibitions! She is recognized for her art, even being a member of the important Salón de la Plástica Mexicana.

About Myriam's Life

Myriam de la Riva was born in Mexico City. Her family came from Europe and worked in movies. They were living in Mexico because they were in exile from their home country.

She went to the American School in Mexico City. Later, she studied fine arts at Kent State University in the U.S. She also attended the Universidad Feminina and the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico. Myriam learned painting from famous artists like Carlos Orozco Romero and Gilberto Aceves Navarro. She also studied graphic arts, painting, and murals with other great teachers.

Myriam has built her art career in both Mexico and the United States. She has an art studio in Mexico City and another in Miami.

Myriam describes herself as a "humanist." This means she cares deeply about people and human rights. She also loves to promote culture and art.

Her Amazing Art Career

Myriam de la Riva has had a very busy art career. She has held 54 solo exhibitions, where only her art was shown. Her work has also been featured in over 500 group shows. These exhibitions have taken place in Mexico and other countries.

Some famous places where her art has been displayed include the Palacio de Bellas Artes and the Museo de Arte Moderno in Toluca. Her art was also shown at the Museo de la Ciudad de México.

Important exhibitions include "Woman, Cultural Diversity and Exile" at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in 2004. Another was "Interior Dialogues" at ISSSTE Cultura in 1999. She also had "Mural of Murals" at the Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros in 1997. Her work was shown at an international exhibition in Beirut in 2003. And "Iberoamerican Identity" was shown in Havana.

You can find Myriam's artwork in many public and private collections. These are in Mexico, the United States, Canada, Japan, Denmark, and Spain.

Myriam has also worked in cinema and television. She worked with the Rivatón de América studio. There, she helped adapt over 300 films.

She has worked professionally and as a volunteer in many places. These include museums, cultural centers, universities, and high schools. She helps organize publications, art shows, and discussions. Myriam works with the documentation center of the Museo Tamayo. She also represents Mexican art projects at the Museum of the Americas in Miami. She is a member of their board of trustees there.

Myriam's art has received many awards. She is a member of the Salón de la Plástica Mexicana. She is also part of the Sociedad Mexicana de Autores de las Artes Plásticas. She was included in "Who's Who of American Women" in 2003 and 2004. She was also in "Who's Who in the World." Myriam has won the Women in Arts Award. She also received the Francisco Goitia Prize (bronze).

What Kind of Art Does She Make?

Myriam de la Riva is known for her small artworks. She also creates large, portable murals. She makes drawings and uses mixed techniques in her art. Her works are done on paper, masonite, wood, and canvas.

Her art is special because of its rich colors. She uses amazing color combinations that she calls "sounds of color." Myriam's art often shows images of women. It also represents the energy of life and spirituality. She explores themes like moving between countries, cultures, and societies. Other topics in her art include nature that has been changed, politics, and too much materialism.

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