About Me
Biography
​​JuanManuel Alvarez-Ossa, a world-renowned French artist whose gallery is based in Zurich, Switzerland, showcases a diverse range of artistic styles and techniques. Juan-Manuel specializes in trompe-l'oeil, patinations, and decorative painting, as well as portraiture, photography, and contemporary abstract and figurative painting. With formal education from prestigious institutions in Europe and the US, his works exude detailed execution and artistic depth, often with a modern twist. His travels and collaborations across various countries have resulted in captivating art pieces now part of private and public collections worldwide, establishing his position as a distinguished artist.
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​I have been working as an Artist-Painter since 1986 and as an Artist Decorator since 1989.
Viewings are available by appointment only.
Awards
2023 - ViewBug. Stellina. Spring 2023 Award. Photo
2022 - Twenty20. Photo editor's pick.
2020 - Singulart. Paris. France. Winter Holiday Contest.
The New Normal Collections.
Winter with Singulart Collections.
1996 - Académie Européenne des Arts France. Salon International d’Art. Honorific Medal.
1995 - Arts, Sciences et Lettres. Paris. Bronze Medal.
1994 - Académie Européenne des Arts France. Paris. Gold Medal.
Ordre National du Mérite et Dévouement Français. Silver Medal. 1976 Dutchess County, NY. 1rst Prize.
News & Articles
Exhibitions
Exhibitions throughout the world since 1976.
2023
Sentiers de Création. Haus Bellaria. Zürich. CH
2021
ArtBox.Project Zürich 3.0. Zürich. CH
2020
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Singulart, Paris, France
2017
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Galerie Maître Albert, Paris, France
2016
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"Of American Perceptions: Studies". The Lofts at Beacon Gallery. Beacon, NY.
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"Wahrnehmungen und Wirklichkeit : Studien. DrehPunkt Sudio. Bregenz. Austria.
2015
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"Abstraktion und Realität : Studien." Zürich. CH
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"Figuration und Hyperrealismus : Studien." München. Deutschland
2012
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Arte Vivo. Museum Of Modern Art. Group Exhibition. Mexico City, Mexico.
2011
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Larking Gallery Inc. Provincetown, MA. USA. Individual Exhibition.
2006
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La Grange de l’Abbey. Poissy. France. Individual Exhibition. Paintings
1998-1999
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Pensiero d’Arte. Miami. Florida. USA.
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Miami Festival of the Arts. Group exhibition. Paintings. Miami, FL. USA.
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Coconut Grove’s Banyan Art Festival. Groupe Exhibition. Paintings. Miami, FL. USA.
1995
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Galerie Vendome-Rive Gauche. Group Exhibition. Paintings.
1994
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Festival International d’Art d’Osaka. Group Exhibition. Paintings. Osaka. Japan.
1993
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Salon des Artistes Français. Grand Palais. Paris. France.
1990
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Panoramique d’Art Graphique Contemporain. Grande Arche de la Défense. Paris. France.
Realisations
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2025 Napa Bistrot, North Carolina. USA
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2014 - Hôtel d'Almaran. Saint-Remy de Provence, France. Restoration and decoration of a 17th Century ceiling.
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SLS Illusions. Christmas decoration for Glattzentrum.
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2012 - La Villa Nicolini, Sant'Agnello di Sorrento. Italy. Decoration with Atelier Mériguet-Carrère. Paris.
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2004 - Avant Gardist Decoration of a living room and four doors. Private Collection. Saint-Germain-en-Laye. France.
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2003 - Questions de Femmes, (magazine). Illustrator.
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2002 -​ Mme M. Troyat. Mural : "View on a garden with fruits and animals." Paris, France. Private Collection.
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1997 - Jean-Paul Guerlain. Interior Decoration : Patina, Faux Finishes. Les Menuls, France.
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1996 - Colombian Consulate in Paris. Restoration and Decoration of the reception rooms. Paris, France.
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1991 - Château d’Auriac-sur-Vendinelle. Decoration of cabinet doors and Faux Finishes. Auriac-sur-Vendinelle. France.
I have worked with Antique dealers as well as in the restoration of antiques.
Catalogues & Collections
Zürich Ausstellung Einladung
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Catalogues
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Plastica Latina, XXIV Salon International du Val d'Or | Octobre 26, 1996. Orval. France
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Arte Vivo, 2012. Septembre 26, 2012. Mexico City. Mexico
Collections
Private Collections:
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Argentina
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France
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Indonesia
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USA
Public Collections:
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Mairie de Poissy, France