Myriam de la Riva facts for kids

Myriam de la Riva (born October 1940) is a talented artist from Mexico. She is famous for her detailed small artworks and murals that can be moved. Myriam was born in Mexico City to a European family who had to leave their home country. She studied art in both Mexico and the United States. She also learned from many well-known Mexican artists. Myriam has shown her art in over 50 solo exhibitions. Her work has also been part of more than 500 group shows. She is a member of the Salón de la Plástica Mexicana, which is a special honor for artists.

Myriam de la Riva's Early Life

Myriam de la Riva was born in Mexico City in 1940. Her family came from Europe and had moved to Mexico.

Myriam's Art Education

Myriam went to the American School in Mexico City. After that, she studied fine arts at several universities. These included Kent State University, the Universidad Feminina, and the Universidad Iberoamericana. She also learned painting from famous artists like Carlos Orozco Romero and Gilberto Aceves Navarro. For graphic arts, paintings, and murals, she studied with Roger Von Gunten, José Hernández, Juan José Beltrán, Liliana Duering, Robin Bond, and Adolfo Mexiac.

Where Myriam Works

Myriam de la Riva has built her art career in both Mexico and the United States. She has an art studio in Mexico City and another one in Miami. Myriam sees herself as someone who cares deeply about people. She supports human rights and works to promote culture and art.

Myriam de la Riva's Art Career

Myriam de la Riva has had a very active art career. She has presented 54 solo exhibitions of her work. Her art has also been shown in over 500 group exhibitions.

Major Art Exhibitions

Her exhibitions have taken place in Mexico and other countries. Some important places where her art has been shown include the Palacio de Bellas Artes and the Museo de Arte Moderno in Toluca. Her work has also been displayed at the Museo de la Ciudad de México.

Some of her notable exhibitions include:

• Mujer, Diversidad Cultural y Exilio (Woman, Cultural Diversity, and Exile) at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in 2004.
• Diálogos Interiores (Inner Dialogues) at ISSSTE Cultura in 1999.
• Mural de Murales (Mural of Murals) at the Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros in 1997.
• An international exhibition of small artworks at the UNESCO building in Beirut in 2003.
• Identidad Iberoamericana (Ibero-American Identity) at the Instituto Cubano del Libro in Havana.

Where Myriam's Art Is Found

Myriam de la Riva's artworks are part of many art collections. You can find her pieces in public and private collections. These collections are located in Mexico, the United States, Canada, Japan, Denmark, and Spain.

Myriam's Work in Film and TV

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

Myriam's Cultural Contributions

Myriam de la Riva has worked both professionally and as a volunteer. She has contributed to museums, cultural centers, universities, and high schools. She helps organize publications, exhibitions, and discussions. She also works with the documentation center of the Museo Tamayo. Myriam represents Mexican art projects at the Museum of the Americas in Miami. She is also a member of their board of trustees.

Awards and Recognitions

Myriam de la Riva has received many honors for her art. 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 also appeared in Who's Who in the World. Myriam has won the Women in Arts Award and the Francisco Goitia Prize (bronze).

Myriam de la Riva's Art Style

Myriam de la Riva is well-known for her small-scale artworks. She also creates portable murals, drawings, and pieces using mixed techniques. She works on paper, masonite, wood, and canvas.

Characteristics of Her Art

Her art is known for its rich and vibrant colors. She combines colors in ways she calls "sounds of color." Myriam's art often explores several themes. These include images of women and the energy of life. She also focuses on spirituality and the movement of people between countries. Other themes are how nature changes, politics, and too much focus on material things.

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In Spanish: Myriam de la Riva para niños