Marco Caridad

Marco Caridad is an interdisciplinary artist born in Venezuela and currently based in Miami. He splits his time between Miami and Puerto Rico, infusing his artwork with the diverse cultural influences of both places. Caridad's artistic practice defies stereotypes through a dynamic and experimental fusion of mediums. As a gay man, mixed-race individual, immigrant, and Latinx individual, he celebrates the intricate nuances of his experiences. His artwork has gained recognition at esteemed venues including the Wolfsonian-FIU Museum, Historic Miami Post Office Museum, Centro de Bellas Artes de Maracaibo, DORCAM, Miramar Cultural Center, Koubek Center, and MIFA, among others. Caridad is also a co-author of two books: "Syllabaries: Images and Words" and "Desarrolla Tu Creatividad con Ejercicios Teatrales." He holds an MFA from The Art Institutes, Miami International University of Art & Design, and a BFA from The La Universidad del Zulia. Caridad has shared his expertise as an adjunct professor at Istituto Marangoni and the Catholic University Andres Bello. Additionally, he has participated in artist residencies at the ICA Art + Research Center, MUD Foundation, and IS projects. Actively involved in the arts community, Caridad serves as a valued member of the board of directors for FAMA, the artistic director at MIFA, and co-president at The One Club For Creativity Miami, contributing to the growth and development of the artistic realm.