Álvaro Valbuena (born 1941 in

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), is a Colombian artist. He began painting in 1960, and lived and worked in

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, France, from 1975 until 1984. In 1984 he began his work at the Frans Masserel Centre in Belgium. In 1994, he produced frescoes in

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, Italy. Valbuena's works can be found in museums, galleries and private collections throughout Europe, North and South America.

Prizes and honours

* 1980 Honorable Mention « Colombian-American Binational Centre »(Drawing),

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, Colombia. * 1985 First International Prize at the “Karu Tiwanacota” Biennial Arts Contest (Painting),

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. * 1986 Second Prize, Silver Medal, Springtime Exhibition (Drawing), Clichy-La Garenne, France. * First International Prize, Vermeil Medal with Special Mention, Lutece Academy (Painting),

. * 1989 Honorable Mention « Prince Pierre de Monaco Foundation»,(Dessin),

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. * 1994 Purchase by the Santa Margherita's Basilica Sanctuary,

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, Italy. * 1995 Rotary Club First International Prize (Drawing),

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, France.

References

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