Alexander Acosta Osorio
Alexander Acosta Osorio
Artist born in Bogotá, Colombia. Alexander is a visual artist who works primarily with digital multimedia in the forms of digital photography, video, interventions, online publications and exhibitions.
Alexander graduated in Journalism and Mass Communication from the American University in Bulgaria and Fine Arts from LaGuardia Community College at The City University of New York. He has had internships at PS1 Moma Contemporary Art Center and had further apprenticeship training in art handling and installation at Katharina Rich Perlow Gallery and Thomas & Associates, where he's done installation work for several high-end exhibitors such as PHILLIPS auction house, The Armory Show New York, Anna Tzarev Gallery 5th Ave, Art Basel New York, Frith Street Gallery London|New York.
Between 2003 and 2009 in New York City Alexander was exposed to a wealth of art influences from some of the most recognized artists of our time that helped him develop a range of work that led to his current focus on photography.
In his images Alexander explores the relationships of his subjects with their immediate surroundings. He is interested in how these relationships change the way we perceive ourselves and how they change the way we look at things.
In 2009 Alexander moved to Bulgaria to continue with his university studies. This would be the starting point of a new phase in his photography exploration that continues to this day:
"When I first came to Bulgaria I was amused by this often neglected but vibrant and emblematic country. Living here and experiencing Bulgaria first-hand has helped me to see beyond the surface and visually capture the magic of Bulgaria and its peoples. Now I record life as it’s presented to me. It’s a never-ending discovering process. In my work I aim to portrait the Bulgarian experience in all its uniqueness, with dignity and truth."
To date, Alexander has had a couple of exhibitions in Bulgaria, the first at the Balkansky Academic Center at the American University in Bulgaria - AUBG( 2010) and at Sofia Arsenal - Museum for Contemporary Art ( 2011) as part of the European Photography month.
EXHIBITIONS:
EUROPEAN PHOTOGRAPHY MONTH at SAMCA: Sofia Arsenal Museum for Contemporary Art, 2011.
SOLO EXHIBITION: American University in Bulgaria, 2010.
SOMOS: Latino Heritage. LaGuardia Community College, City University of New York, 2009.
INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS SHOW, LaGuardia Community College, City University of New York, 2007.
WORKS ON PAPER: FLUX Factory, Long Island City, New York, 2006.
SAON de EXPACE#3. AG Gallery, Brooklyn, 2005 - 2006.
THOUSAND DRAWINGS: Artists Space SOHO, New York, 2005 - 2008.
PUBLICATIONS
BNR Bulgarian National Radio online, 2025 "Александър Акоста Осорио за изкуството да си expat в България"
BBC Sounds of the World, 2023 "A balloon floats into 1.5 million Facebook feeds"
IN FOCUS Magazine, American University in Bulgaria 2011 - 20213 "September 13, 2013"
AUBG Today Magazine, American University in Bulgaria 2010 - 2012
DNEVNIK NEWS online, 2011 " Фотогалерия: Един уикенд в плен на детското"
AUBG Daily online, 2010-2013 " The founder team"
FLASHNEWS online, 2010-2012
EDUCATION:
B.A. Journalism and Mass Communication. AUBG The American Univeristy in Bulgaria, 2012.
A.S. Fine Arts. Fiorello H. LaGuardia Community College, CUNY City University of New York, 2008.
International Business. Politecnico Grancolombiano University, Bogota, 2000-2003.
NOTABLE MENTORS
Betty Tompkins, American artist. Lawrence Waldron, Art historian and critic. Scott Sternbach, American Photographer. Dennis D'Amelio, American painter.
USEFUL LINKS:
PHOTOGRAPHY
Saatchi ONLINE http://www.saatchionline.com/deacosta
Photography Facebook PAGE https://www.facebook.com/Alexander-Acosta-Osorio-Photography-182890015056167/
FILM/VIDEO
FILM CREDITS https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9216709/
SOCIALS
ABOUT ME https://about.me/alexanderacostaosorio
X https://x.com/alexacostaosori
BLOGGING:
Journal BLOG http://www.mybulgarianlife.blogspot.com/
Media Facebook PAGE https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderAcostaOsorioPage/
Media BLOG http://www.alexanderacostaosorio.wordpress.com
Google ARTS & CULTURE https://artsandculture.google.com/usergallery/gAKSOfDReVSJKg
Behance NETWORK https://www.behance.net/alexanderacostaosori
When Alexander is not dedicating his time to art, culture, or education, he is making a living using his intellect and critical thinking as an analyst for International business ventures. He also loves spending time outdoors ,cooking, and day-dreaming with his son.
More at:
LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-acosta-osorio-540a861a/
