Yuri Zatarain

Hombre de Universo

Born in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, México
Lives and works in Guadalajara, México

Contemporary Mexican artist born in 1972.
He is a highly influential artist today. His multidisciplinary practice—in addition to painting—includes different areas such as sculpture, literature, and metaphysics.
His innovations in the use of organic colors and other materials (not traditionally used before in his artistic creations) have been fundamental in the resurgence of his contemporary work.
Early in his career, he began painting using broad lines, focusing on the strength and nakedness of the soul in his pieces, earning nominations/titles and awards in various parts of the world.
Yuri Zatarain has exhibited his work in museums and galleries in Mexico, the United States, and Europe. His works often feature geometric shapes, vibrant colors, and bold compositions that result in a sense of energy and movement. Zatarain’s paintings have been exhibited in museums and private collections, and he is considered one of Mexico’s most prominent artists today.
His work embraces the power of the written word, giving his pieces the quality of becoming a portal to open our minds and use his ingenious creativity to make individuals reflect on love.
He continues to inspire generations and allows art lovers from around the world to join him. The master has been celebrated for having a unique vision that takes advantage of his moment in time and space to reflect and visualize the future, daring to change the world.
1990-1994 Industrial Design. Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. Guadalajara, México
2025
THOUGHT MACHINES- MINART MUSEUM, Zapopan Jalisco
LA MADERA DEL ÁRBOL- GALERIA PISO 5, Zapopan Jalisco.
2024
“SERES DE LUZ” Guadalajara
Art Exhibition at “MUPO” Museum of Oaxacan Painters
Art Exhibition – ALIX Gallery Palm Springs CA.
Art Presentation- TUGBOAT HOTEL , Orlando Florida-
Art Presentation- Lincoln center- Miami Beach-
Beings of light- Bay Harbor, Miami Beach
2023
Enrique Thomas Miami, Design week . Collection ¨ CONECTION¨
Madrid Contemporary Art Station. Collection ¨CLOSE YOUR EYES¨
“CONECCIÓN”, Expo Guadalajara
“Pomelatto brand” collaboration with the brand at Yuri´s Zatarain art gallery. Guadalajara
Car Exhibition of the 2024 Bentley car in the artist’s private gallery, Guadalajara
Red dot Miami Art Exhibition, “CONNECTION”. Miami Florida
2022
Le Carrousel Du Louvre Paris France, Collection ¨CLOSE YOUR EYES¨ Art Shopping Salon International
Yuri´s Museum, Guadalajara Mx. Chanel Brand Private sale
Barcelona Spain. MEAM BIENAL DEARTE BARCELONA, Art exhibition , Historias de amor
2021
Yuri´s Museum, Guadalajara Mx. Chanel Brand Private sale.
2020
Grand Palais, Paris France. Collection “LOVE STORY ”.. Art Capital 2020
2019
“Cuando Mamá Lastima” book illustrated by Yuri Zatarain of the writer Rayo Guzman.
MURA Museum, GDL, Jalisco, Mx.
“The Lucky Book” … collaboration for Black Coffee Gallery, Guadalajara
EKA & MOOR Gallery, Madrid Spain, Collection, “LOVE STORY´´
Paseo de Gracia Station, Barcelona Spain, Collection “LOVE STORY´´
Vértice and Bruna Gallery , Exhibition, “Leyes de la Sabiduría´´, Guadalajara
Grand Palais, Paris France, Collection “LOVE STORY”. Art Capital 2019
Lobby 33, Art Exhibition, Guadalajara
2018
The Landmark Guadalajara, art walk inauguration of the new mall, Guadalajara
Yuri Zatarain Art Gallery, private exhibition of the collection “I AM´´, Guadalajara
Senate of the Republic, celebrating the Mexican Talent, Mexico City.
Cavalleto Arte Puebla, art Exhibition, La vista country club, Puebla, Mexico
Meridiano 101, Art Exhibition, Leon, Guanajuato
Chanel Mexico City, Art Exhibition and Live Painting by Yuri Zatarain.
PALCCO Musseum, Art Exhibition, Guadalajara, Jalisco.
Black Coffee Gallery celebrates ten years of supporting contemporary art.
2017
Park Life Pabellon, Art Exhibition, Guadalajara
Florence Bienal, Fortezza de Basso. Florence, Italy
Ferrari, Art Exhibition “lo Prohibido´´collection, Guadalajara
Tokio International Art Fair, Tokio Japan
Mansion Morquecho, Art Exhibition, Guadalajara
Culture and Comunication Palace, Art Exhibition , Guadalajara
Instituto Cultural Cabañas, Art Exhibition Guadalajara
2016
Colon theater, Bogota Colombia, Art exhibition.
All Mexico National Art, Art Gallery of the Center for Innovation and Education, Sinaloa, Mexico.
Yuri Zatarain Tribute and award for artist of the year and art exhibition at Norarte The Grand Plaza Sinaloa, Mexico.
Museum of Modern Art Mexico City Art Exhibition, Mexico City.
Club Campestre, Art Exhibition “ 44 campanadas ´´, Monterrey
Gabriel García Márquez Cultural Center Bogotá, art exhibition `Alas para Volar ´´Colombia.
Yuri Zatarain International Tiepolo Award – Arte Milano Palazzo Clerici Milan, Italy.
Yuri Zatarain International Canaletto Prize for Artistic Career , Biennale della riviera del Brenta , Venice, Italy.
Jalisco Government Palace Site Museum Art Exhibition “Jalisco Vivo´´Guadalajara
Le Carrousel du Louvre Paris, France. Art Exhibition.
2015
Art of Sonora Museum (MUSAS) art Exhibition, Sonora Mx.
Yuri Zatarain win Iberoamerican Medal – Honoris Causa Foundation, State of Jalisco, Mx
Casa Jalisco, Art Exhibition, Guadalajara
Michelangelo International Prize, Artists at the Jubilee, Rome, Italy.
Artists at the Castle Award , Castello Orsini di Nerola Rome, Italy.
2014
Yuri Zatarain and the opening of the Yuri Zatarain Art Gallery
La casa del cuadro “The Compass´´ Art Exhibition, Mexico city
Yuri Zatarain and the Gaviota International Awards, Jalisco House in Chicago Illinois, USA.
industrial club “La Brújula” Art Exhibition. Mexico City
Yuri Zatarain as National Vice President of Plastic Artists of the SMI. Jalisco, Mexico..
Guadalajara National Chamber of Commerce, art exhibition “Equus Caballus” Jalisco, Mexic
the Jalisco State Congress, art exhibition, Jalisco
2013
Club de Industriales, art exhibition, Mexico City
Alliance with Audi … Art exhibition, Audi Agency Jalisco Mexico
Alliance with Infinitti … Art exhibition, Infinitti Agency Jalisco Mexico
Alliance with Montblanc … art exhibition at the Center for Architecture and Design, Mexico City
Opening of the Yuri Zatarain Art Gallery in Aguascalientes, Mexico
Instituto Cultural Cabañas, art exhibition, Guadalajara
Galería Torre del Reloj, Art Exhibition in Mexico City
San Miguel de Allende, art exhibition in a private gallery, Guanajuato, Mexico
Collaboration with Salvatore Ferragamo … live painting in Museo de las Artes, Jalisco, México
2012
“The Feast of the Roses of the Virgin of Zapopan”, painting by Yuri Zatarain. Basilica of Zapopan, Jalisco Mexico
Economic Culture Fund, Jalisco, art exhibition, Mexico.
“Jewelry inspired by Yuri Zatarain” – Jewelry Chamber, Expo Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
The Variety Art Laboratory (LARVA) Jalisco, art exhibition, Mexico
Gala Endeavor 2012. Art exhibition at Teatro Moliere, Mexico City
Museum of the Arts Jalisco, art exhibition.
Mural for the Black Coffee Foundation by Yuri Zatarain, Chicago, Illinois, USA..
Arte Americas – The Latin American Art Fair Florida, USA..
2011
Red Dot Miami Florida, Art Exhibition, USA.
Plaza del Moral 330, Art Exhibition, Guanajuato, Mexico.
Latin Art Exhibition “You Color” New York, USA.
The National Chamber of Commerce of Guadalajara Jalisco, Art Exhibition, Mexico.
Kavachnina Contemporary, art exhibition, Florida, USA.
Art Fairs
2023
Red Dot- Miami Art Fair.
Expo Guadalajara
Madrid Contemporary Art Station
2022
MEAM BIENAL DEARTE BARCELONA
Carrousel du Louvre, Paris France
2018
Art Capital , Paris France
2017
Art Bienale Florencia Italia
2013
Art Expo Beijing, China
Art Expo New York, South Florida Art Gallery, NY
Art Wynwood. Rimonin Art Gallery Miami, FLORIDA, USA.
2012
Ibero-american Art Fair Caracas, Venezuela
Hongqiao Carnival Art Fair Shanghai, China
2011
Miami International Art Miami, Florida, USA.
Shanghai Art Fair Shanghai, China
Art Shanghai, Shanghai, China
Canton Art Fair Canton, China
2010
Art Shanghai, Shanghai, China
2008
American Art Miami, Florida, USA.
American Art Miami, Florida, USA.
Museums and Biennials
2013 XIV Florence Biennial, Florence Italy
2013 IBAEM Miami, Florida, USA
2013 London Art Biennials London, England
2012 Dublin Biennial London, England
2012 Biennials di Chincianno Sienna, Italy
2012 Contemporary Art Museum , Mérida, Mx.
2012 Imperial Contemporary Museum of Beijing, Beijing, China
2012 Biennial of Dublin Dublin, Ireland
2011 Heng Lu Art Museum Hangzhou, China
2011 Florence’s International Biennale of Contemporary Art, Florence, Italy
2011 “Bandi Trazos” Gallery Seoul, Korea
2011 Shanghai Art Fair, The American Wing Pavilion Shangai, China
2008 American Art Miami, Florida, USA
2008 NOBE 67 Art North Miami, Florida, USA
2007 Museum of Air Cordoba, Spain
2006 Museum Arturo Michelena Valencia, Venezuela
2005 Second International Room of Plastic Arts Cordoba, Spain
2001 13rd Room of the Tessari Rizzo´s Museum Caracas, Venezuela
2000 Art Museum “La Estancia” Caracas, Venezuela
1999 Art Museum “La Estancia” Caracas, Venezuela
1997 Jacobo Borges’ Museum Caracas, Venezuela

Awards
2012 Art of the year, Le Concierge Magazine Caracas, Venezuela
2006 Doral Conservatory Artist of the Month Miami, Florida, USA
2005 10th Latin Art Festival of Atlanta, Georgia
2005 Consulate of Venezuela in Miami, Florida, USA
2005 Washington, DC
2004 New Professions Technical Institute Miami, Florida, USA
2004 Third Place International Prize Air of Cordoba, Spain
2003 New Professions Technical Institute Miami, Florida, USA
2002 Consulate of Venezuela Miami, Florida, USA
2000 Consulate of Venezuela Miami, Florida, USA