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OSAIRA MUYALE, Aruba, 1964. Lives and work on Aruba. www.osairamuyale.com

Selected exhibitions
2024-2027 Project ‘Birds of Paradise’, a New language. Grant by Mondriaan Fund (Kunstenaar Basis 2023-2027). 2022.2023 Blue Horses “In between Aruba and Holland I found Paradise” at NAMA – National Archaeological Museum Aruba,(2021 Oct.) 2021 Mykonos Biennale by Ateliers’89, Group international expo Proposal at National Archives Aruba by Gast Foundation, (24aug2018-13 jan2019)/Group exposition, Art in public space ‘San Nicolas’ at community museum San Nicolas by FMA, (October 2018)/ Solo exposition” a Dutch woman’- ‘a sea of dreams’ Antiguo Templo de San Isidro La Sabana de Maracaibo, (23-30 May 2018)/‘Mare Nostrum’-  ‘a sea of dreams ‘ Maczul- Museo Arte Contemporaneo Zulia, Venezuela Maracaibo (28 October 2017-28 February2018)/ Public project ‘San Nicolas Aesthetics’- ’San Nicolas’(2017), Paardenbaai Oranjestad, Aruba, public sculpture project (2012-2014)/ Caribbean Crossroads of the World, ‘you are me, Pérez Art Museum Miami (2014)/ ‘Being and Time’ Gowanus Loft, van derBilt Republic, Brooklyn, New York (2014)/ project 200 Years Tropical Kingdom, “Horse Power’’ Museum de Fundatie, Zwolle, Netherlands,(2013)/Exposition Taboo – Bo’ Bloemhof, Curacao, (2013)/Caribbean Crossroads of the World, ‘You are me’,Museo del Barrio, Manhattan, New York (2012)/ project Salon, ‘I never promised you a Rose Garden’ Flower Castle, Lisse, Netherlands, (2012)/ Microcosm, Silhouette, ‘Surrender & Thinker’, Residence of DutchAmbassador, Washington DC, (2011)/ Arte y Medio Ambiente,’ ’four those who suffer Love, First International Triennial of Caribbean, * Museo de Arte Moderno, Santo Domingo, (2010)/ project Art Pie ‘open for love’,  Kunstvlaai, Amsterdam, Nederland, (2010)/ Separating Myth from Reality: Status of Women, ’Only Beautiful words’, ’I always thought that everyone is the same’ Gallery Siddhartha Kathmandu Nepal, (2009)/ project Reinvent Public Space Beirut ‘Only Beautiful words’, I always thought that everyone is the Same’, Studio Beirut, Lebanon together with Pearl foundation, Partisan Public Archis NAI, (2007)/ traveling exposition; non ego red Dress’, DRESSCODE ‘dress for Queen Beatrix’, 8Theatre Museum Amsterdam, (09.2006-01.2007)/ project ‘non ego red dress’, presentation Of THE RED DRESS or Too Much Of The Same ‘dress For Queen Beatrix’,,Torch Gallery (2005)/’project ‘non ego red Dress- exhibition “DRESS CODE – ‘dress for Queen Beatrix’ in das Historisches und Volkerkunde Museum, St. Gallen, Swiss, (2006)/ 49 project ‘non ego red dress, ‘dress for Queen Beatrix’, Imagine C, IVC Amsterdam Z.O., Bijlmermeer, Netherlands, (2006)/ Dress code in das Historisches‘ non ego red dress,’dress for Queen Beatrix’ Global Fashion Local Tradition, Centraal Museum Netherlands, (2005)/ traveling exhibition, project ‘ Politicas de Memoria y Iconofilia’, ‘only beautiful words, light text’ Yo siempre pense que cada uno es igual’, 8th Bienniale of Cuenca Ecuador, (2004)/ Iconofagia ‘y siempre pense que cada uno es igual’, Te[oretica, San Juan, Costa Rica, (2004)/ Mu Wang Fu Palace, Up river Loft, Lijiang China, (2003)/ Deslocamentos, Caribe Associacao, 14th Festival International de Arte Electronic Video, Brasil, (2003)/ project Tales from the past, the Paradigms of Territory and identity’ I never promised you a rose garden’, 4th Caribbean Biennial Museum of Modern Art Santo Domingo, November (2001) February (2002)/ project Beeldende Kunst van de Nederlandse Antillen en Aruba, Tent Gallery Rotterdam, Netherlands, (2001)/ Gallery Eterno; Arco Fair Madrid, Spain, (2001)/ Caribe Insular, exclusion fragmentation y Paraiso, MIEAC Museo Extremo e Ibero Americano de Arte Contemporaneo, Badajoz,Espana, (1998)/ project Punta Maria 123, Museum Lia Bermudez, Maracaibo Venezuela, (1999)/ Traveling exposition ‘Lips Sticks and Marks, Spiral Gallery, Barbados, (1998)/ Lips Sticks And Marks, Art Foundry Trinidad (1998)/ Caribe Insular exclusion Fragmentation y Paraiso, Casa de las Americas Cuba, (1998)/ El Inividuo y su Memoria ’ Silencio’, 7th Biennial Havana Cuba (1997).

Professional practice
2024. Studio Osaira Muyale, Stadionweg 23, Oranjestad. I opened the doors of my home since 2002 and am of service to artists and the community. Interacting and sharing stories on my work and communicating and helping others to understand the importance of contemporary art. 2002. Founder and co director at Studio Galeria Eterno, Oranjestad. Was opened to the public in 1994, it represented a home, a contemporary alternative art space in the Centrum of Oranjestad and being of service to others by presenting  local and international expositions, lectures and residency. 1991-1992 Attendant the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam for two years by invitation of director Jos Houweling and received a Propedeuse. 1990-1989 Attended Ateliers’89 2 years. A project by Gerrit Rietveld Academy Amsterdam in Aruba, Jos Howeling and Elvis Lopez.

Cooperation agreement
2023-2027 Mondriaan Fund Grand (Kunstenaars Basis 2023-2027) project ‘Birds of Paradise’, a New language. 2022. 25 November. By invitation of the National Archaeological Museum Aruba (NAMA), Studio Osaira Muyale signed a undefined time cooperation courtesy agreement to exhibit project Blue Horses with art work ‘In between Aruba and Holland I found Paradise’. Representing a conversation on historical and generational subjective and broad narratives in connection and separation of Aruba, the Dutch Caribbean and the Netherlands by the deep blue sea water. The same artwork has been part of a group exposition ‘Tropical Kingdom, 200 years of Kingdom of the Netherlands, a contemporary group exposition from Aruba, Curacao, St. Maarten, Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius at the Museum the Fundatie in Zwolle, the Palace on the Blijmarkt from December of 2013 to March 2014. https://framerframed.nl/en/blog/tropisch-koninkrijk-hedendaagse-kunst-van-aruba-curacao-st-maarten-bonaire-saba-en-st-eustatius/ Advisory position
2024. Studio Osaira Muyale is being in an advisory position since 1995 with the service of sharing knowledge and helping others to see, hear and understand contemporary art through expositions and collaboration projects. This is possible through the participation and patronization of projects with Fundacion Eterno, GenAir, Mondriaan Funds, Unoca, PBCFCG, TPEF, Government of Aruba, Ateliers’89, Plataforma Aruba foundation and Cede Aruba.
2019 (11 December). By invitation of artist Darwin Winklaar, advising on thesis of final exam project Altarismo. In collaboration with Gerrit Rietveld Academy fashion department director Niels Klavers.
2019 (18 September). Participation as project advisory and invited artist at a contemporary art pilot program and exposition “What do you see” At the National Library in Oranjestad. Organized by Plataforma foundation, director and art historian Ana Maria Hernandez. Subsidized by Unoca.
(27 September 2011- 12 February 2024). Treasurer at Stichting GAST. An international art collection donation by Jan Mol. Together with board
members, art curator Gijs Stork and art  connoisseur Angelo Tromp.

National group exposition
2023.2024. Invitation by the National Archaeological Museum Aruba (MANA). Blue Horses, artwork ‘In between Aruba and Holland I found Paradise’.  This work is a lease-lend agreement of National Archaeological Museum Aruba (MANA) and the artist, (25.11.2022- undefined time), Oranjestad Aruba. The sleeping horse separated in two of which one half has the shield of Aruba and the other half the shield of the Netherlands. It illustrates the cultural differences and understandings. History of the past and present are still connected and separated by the immense blue sea water. The artwork is a conversation on  subjective and broad narratives. This project is organized by the government of Aruba, Prime Minister Mrs. E. Wever Croes and Minister of Culture Mrs. X. Maduro in honor to the visit of Secretary of State, art, culture and heritage of the Netherlands Mrs. Gunay Uslu and in collaboration with NAMA director mr.drs. F. P.Geerman, curator R. Heronimo, department of foreign affairs Aruba director Mrs. J. Croes. The artwork is a courtesy by studio Osaira Muyale.
2023. Art in public space in the Centrum of Oranjestad. Since 2015, project Blue Horses, Paardenbaai is presenting eight life-size sculptures to the community. Powered by TPEF-The Tourism Product Enhancement Fund, Aruba Tourism Authority, Aruban government, Mondriaan Funds, Unoca, GenAir, Fundacion Eterno.
2022. Invitation by the National Archaeological Museum Aruba (NAMA). With project Blue Horses, artwork ‘In between Aruba and Holland I found Paradise’. Representing a dialogue of historical and generational narratives on connection and separation of Aruba, the Dutch Caribbean and the Netherlands by the deep blue sea. This project is organized by the government of Aruba, Prime Minister Mrs. E. Wever Croes and Minister of Culture Mrs. X. Maduro in honor to the visit of  Ambassador Johanna M.C.( Joke) Brandt, a permanent representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations in New York. In collaboration with NAMA director mr.drs. F. P.Geerman, curator R. Heronimo and department of foreign affairs Aruba director Mrs. J. Croes. The artwork is a courtesy by studio Osaira Muyale.
2019. (December) Studio Osaira Muyale has been presenting an exposition based on workshop results on pilot program teachings based on research and findings of the  interaction with a group on a project ‘LAF’ which means boredom, at the OC/ Orthopedagogic center Aruba. In collaboration with artists Glenda Heyliger and Jess Wolff. Organized by Plataforma Aruba foundation director and art historian Ana Maria Hernandez. Subsidized by Unoca.

National solo exposition

2024 Solo exposition ‘Birds of Paradise’. Studio O. Stadionweg 23,Oranjestad Aruba.
2023. Studio Osaira Muyale. A work visit of State Secretary of the Kingdom Relations of the Netherlands and the Dutch Caribbean, Alexandra van Huffelen. Subsidized by VNO, representation of the Netherlands in Aruba. Exposition Birds of Paradise, presenting work based on research and findings, new freedom narratives on project Blue Horses and Paradise Park, an installation installed since December 2014 representing a hybrid dream space where human beings, horses and plants live in harmony. A work based on results of a transcendental dream since 2011. To view, connect and equate the effects of education on ecology verses interpersonal archetype frequencies.
2022. Studio Osaira Muyale. Exposition ‘Not Alone’. Project Blue Horses. A research since 2019 based on a new silence, an invisible language and orientation on human ecology verses interpersonal archetype frequencies in juxtaposition with the allegory of the Cave by Plato. (514a-520a).
2021. Studio Osaira Muyale. Exposition. ‘Whispers’. Why do I hear beautiful whispers in my ear. A research on the Blue Horses and the Allegory of the Cave’ by Plato. (514a-520a). To equate the effect of education on ecology verses interpersonal archetype frequencies.
2021 . Studio Osaira Muyale. Exposition. ‘Skyscapes & Landscapes’ Project Blue Horses. A research based on space and time in juxtaposition with the Allegory of the Cave’, by Plato (514a-520a). To equate the effect of education on ecology verses interpersonal archetype frequencies.
2020. Studio Osaira Muyale. Exposition. ‘Zeitgeist’. An orientation on a new silence and  human ecology, based on a research starting in 2019 on  the Blue Horses and in juxtaposition with the Allegory of the Cave’ by  Plato. (514a-520a).

Video work
2024. Birds of Paradise.2020. New Silence,  2018. 285hzchant, 2011. Blue time, 2009.Coco Channel, 2008. Magdalena, 2008. love story, 2007. Serhel, 2005. Paraguana, Venezuela, 2003. Butterfly Dance China, 2022. GODDOG, when I wake up you were gone, Aruba, 2001. I never promised you a rose garden, Aruba, 2002. Natalie the street queen, 2002. Indigo Blue Curacao, 1999. Illution, Curacao, 1998. listen with your eyes,  1997. Minotauro, Biennale de Cuba, 1994. Laberinto Aruba.

Committee positions
2024-1996 Chairwoman of Stichting Fundacion Eterno.
This foundation is established during the establishment of Studio Gallery Eterno, serving contemporary art with collaboration projects.
Oct 2018 -31 January 2022. Functioned as treasurer at Art foundation Plataforma Aruba.

Assignments
2022, (1-5 March) Invitation by FCVR, a foundation against relational violence, director Silvia Maduro. Presented an art installation of a container turned into an art museum at Dakota community center. In connection with celebration of international woman’s day. Being a teacher at workshop to 12 juvenescent women from SVT, a social formation center in Aruba. The project was organized by FCVR, SVT, CEDEHEM – women’s development center. With courtesy of  studio Osaira Muyale.
2022 (11 March) Invitation by Aruba Adventist Academy, San Nicolas. A Bilingual spiritual program academy by director Mrs. Angelique Sambo,  to present art work,’ I’m not White, I’m not Black, I am Blue’. In connection with Aruba National day. Organized by Minister of Culture Xiomara Maduro. The artwork is a courtesy by studio Osaira Muyale.

Studies
2024-2023. project ‘Birds of Paradise’, a New language. Grant by Mondriaan Fund (Kunstenaar Basis 2023-2027). 2023 Invitation as a 4 days guest at an online course, Anthropology of the Black Atlantic/ Climate challenges by Dr. Francio Guadeluope in collaboration with University of Amsterdam, University of St. Maarten. NAMA – National Archaeological Museum Aruba, anthropologist Harold Kelly, islander of the Helm, University of St. Martin, Sharelly Emmanuelson, KITLV and NWC.
2021 (1-3 November) Ateliers’89. An invitation by Elvis Lopez. Writing with Alma Mathijsen.
2019 (25 June – 2 July) Participation with project, ‘introduction to contemporary art education and Mapping tools’. Approaching through art production and study by curator and researcher Renata Cervetto at orthopedagogic center Aruba. Organized by Plataforma foundation director and art historian Ana Maria Hernandez. In collaboration with studio Osaira Muyale. Patronized by Unoca.

Prize
1999, Grand Prize, installation and film ‘Illution’.  Exposition Arte’99, 500 Years Curacao. Curated by Jennifer Smith,
independent art curator, art historian Dr. Adi Martis. Powered by Maduro & Curiel Bank Curacao.

Teaching position
2024 Studio Osaira Muyale. Presentation exposition since 2002.
2022. (16  April 2022-21 March2021). Teaching at community center, Centro di Barrio Brazil, San Nicolas. After school program, art workshop for children and teenagers. Presented an exposition for the governmental social department and Minister of Justice and Social Affairs Mr. Rocco Tjon. By invitation and in collaboration with Ateliers’89 and studio Osaira Muyale. Subsidized by Cede Aruba.
2022, (6 March) Teachings at workshop at Dakota community center, Oranjestad. An art workshop to 12 juvenescent woman of (SVT) Social formation, a governmental organization. Invitation by FCVR- foundation against relational violence and CEDEHEM- women’s development center Aruba.
2022 (August 6).  Teaching at exposition ‘Not Alone’ to fifteen international and local artists of project Caribbean Linked VI at Studio Osaira Muyale. A collaboration project by Caribbean Linked VI and Atelier’89. Courtesy by studio Osaira Muyale.
2021. (26 October – 26 November) Teaching at the community centre Centro di Barrio Sabana Basora. After school program, art workshop for children and teenagers. In collaboration with Ateliers’89, government social department and studio Osaira  Muyale. Subsidized by Cede Aruba.
2019 (Aug) Teaching at workshop at Rancho foundation center. Project ‘LAF’ which means boredom and presents and or interact with the group from OC-orthopedagogic center. Together with artist Glenda Heyliger on Pilot Program ’What is contemporary art’. Organized by Plataforma Aruba Foundation, director and art historian Ana Maria Hernandez. Subsidized by Unoca.
2019 (9-12 December) Teaching at workshop at Orthopedagogic center Aruba. Project ‘LAF’ which means boredom and presents and or interact with the group. Together with artist Glenda Heyliger and  Jess Wolff. Organized by Plataforma foundation Aruba, director and art historian Ana Maria Hernandez. Subsidized by Unoca.

Participating projects, 2014-2003
2014. (11 March – 4 April/ 21 October) Academy for Fine Arts and Design. Teaching on workshop; Module 1 Body. Organised and subsidized by Alice van Romondt . 2007 Studio Beirut an international and interdisciplinary workshop on ‘Public space’, a case study on the concept of public space in Lebanon Beirut. Participants and collaborators; landscape architects and designers, urban developers, Archis, Partizan Publik, Pearl, Amsterdam Center for conflict studies (ACS) of the University of Amsterdam (UvA). 2007 (89, 23 April-16 May) Atelier’89, teaching at workshop with exposition on spatial design. 2007. Ateliers ’89, participation on project one minute film by Dick Tuinder. 2003.Presentation ‘SERHEL’, Lebanese diaspora short film. 2003.
Invitation participation, International China art workshop. Organized and subsidized by Mr. Robert Loder, Triangle Arts Trust London, Gasworks London, Arts Council England, British Council, Artists Links, Yunnan li-jiang, Gaswork London,Ye Yong Quig Upriver loft international residency China, Sir Anthony Caro, CCA-Caribbean Contemporary Arts Trinidad.
2000 Invitation, participation and organizer  at International art workshop ‘Watamula’ Curacao. Organised and subsidized by  Triangle Arts Trust London, Robert Loder, Sir Anthony Caro, CCA Caribbean Contemporary Arts Trinidad director Charlotte Elias. 1997 Invitation at International art workshop at Soroa Cuba. Organized and subsidized by Mr. Robert Loder, Triangle art Trust London,  Gasworks London, Hotel Soroa, Sir Anthony Caro, Caribbean Contemporary Arts CCA director Charlotte Elias.  

International Expositions 2018-2024

International group exposition
2024. Bienal De La Habana, November 15th , 2024 – February 28th , 2025. Invitation by art  curator and historian prof. Jose Manuel Noceda Fernandez and Nelson Ramirez de Arellano Conde director of Centro de Arte Contemporaneo Wifredo Lam.
2021. Mykonos Biennial. Art work title ‘Whispers’ Why do I hear beautiful whispers in my ear.
I received an invitation by Ateliers’89, director Elvis Lopez. The project is subsidized by Mondriaan Funds and Unoca.
The work is produced during the pandemic.
(May 23-30). Solo exposition ,‘a Dutch woman’ a sea of dreams  at Antiguo Templo de San Isidro La Sabana de Maracaibo, Venezuela.  In collaboration with artist and curator Rosher Acevedo Ocando, Dr. Juan David B.R and Soyde Bastidos Brito. Coordinating and presenting an art workshop participating schools and students. 2018.
(28 October 2017-28 May). Group exposition ‘Mare Nostrum’,  a sea of dreams at  Maczul Museo  Arte Contemporaneo Zulia, Maracaibo Venezuela. Participant and co-curator  and organizer . Concept and research on the historical relationship and narratives between Aruba,Venezuela and the Netherlands. Subsidized by Mondriaan Funds and Unoca.
2014 PAMM – Perez Art Museum Miami and at Museo Del Barrio New York (2012).  Invitation on project Caribbean Crossroads of the World. Presentation of project; Only beautiful words and light text ‘ You are Me’. Organized by Chief curator and Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs Tobias Ostrander Curator,  art curator Maria Elena Ortiz, Elvis Fuentes, Patterson, Senior, art curator Renwick Heronimo.
2014(8-14 March) Gowanus Loft, Brooklyn, New York. Art group exposition ‘Being” organized by curator Renwick Heronimo.
2014 (December 27 2013 – Maart 14 2014) Museum the Fundatie, Zwolle, the Palace on the Blijmarkt, Netherlands. Group exhibition on a contemporary art exposition from Aruba, Curacao, St. Maarten, Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius. Tropical Kingdom, 200 years of Dutch Kingdom. Organized and subsidized by  Museum the Fundatie director Ralph Keuning and Maarten Jaager. Participating team of organizers dr. Adi Martis, Felix de Rooy, Jan Gulmans. https://framerframed.nl/en/blog/tropisch-koninkrijk-hedendaagse-kunst-van-aruba-curacao-st-maarten-bonaire-saba-en-st-eustatius/
2014 Gallery Bloem hof, Curacao. Group exposition Tabu.
2012 Museum Del Barrio New York. Project Caribbean Crossroads of  the World.Organized and curated by Elvis Fuentes, Susy delValle. Invitation and curated by Renwick Heronimo.
2012 Kasteel keukenhof. Project Salon/ Flower. Organized and subsidized by art curator Gijs Stork and Artpeople.
2011 Exposition Microcosm and Double Dutch Salon I presenting 3 artworks of project only beautiful words at a group exposition at the residency of Dutch Ambassador Renee Jones – Bos,  at  Washington DC. Organized by former minister plenipotentiary for Aruba Mrs. Joseline Croes, honoring the interest of presenting contemporary Dutch Caribbean Art in Washington DC. Ar curators Renwick Heronimo, independent Curator/ art historian Washington DC Laura Roulet and independent Curator, The Netherlands Gijs Stork. 
2010 Museo de Arte Moderno  Santo Domingo, First International Triennial of Caribbean. Curated by Dr. Jose Manuel Fernandez.
2010  Kunstvlaai Netherlands. Organized and curated by Artist Elvis Lopez.
2009  Siddhartha Art Gallery, Kathmandu  Nepal. www.siddharthaartgallery.com
2007  Studio Beirut, Lebanon. www.studiobeirut.org
2007 Project Non ego red dress. (1 September 2006 -7 January 2007) Historisches und Volkerkunde Museum, St. Gallen, Swiss. Exhibition “DRESS CODE . Project Non Ego Red Dress. www.reddress.nl.
2006  Galvanize film presentation. Organized and subsidized by Chris Cozier and Charlotte Elias
2006 (04.11.) 01.09.2006 / 07.01.2007 8 Theater museum, Amsterdam. Exposition DRESSCODE. Project Non Ego Red Dress. www.reddress.nl
2006.(23.3./ 30.6.) Imagine IC Zuid Oost, Bijlmermeer, Holland. www.imagineic.nl
Exhibition “DRESS CODE . Project Non Ego Red Dress. www.reddress.nl. In cooperation with Community project Institute for Culture Amsterdam and participants Yoko Ono, John Galliano, Hussein Ghalayan, Alicia Frames,Helmut Newton,Yinka Shonibare, Jaqueline Hassink.
2006 (17.9.2005 / 15.1.2006) Centraal Museum Utrecht. Project Global Fashion/ Local Tradition nad project Non ego red dress. www.reddress.nl
2005 (15.10./ 29.10) Galerie Torch, Amsterdam. Presentation of THE RED DRESS or Too Much Of The Same.  www.reddress.nl
2006  SKYTV Presentation Project Film Translator” 30min film/doc. Documentary based on research and findings of participation at a medical field trip at Funto Fijo Venezuela. Subsidized by Gen Air. ATV public television production by Norman Thijsen.
2004 VIII  Bienalle  de Cuenca Ecuador. Project only beautiful words light text installation, Yo siempre pense que cada uno es igual at Banco de Fomento Ecuador. www.bienaldecuenca.org
2004  Te[oretica San Juan, Costa Rica. Group exposition Iconofagia. Organized and curated  by Virginia Perez-Ratton and Tamara Diaz Bringas. Invitation by independent art curator Jennifer Smith.
2003 Museum of Modern Art Santo Domingo. V Caribbean Biennial.Santo Domingo. Invitation  by Marianna de Tolentino.
2003 Mu Palace, Leiijang China. International art workshop by Triangle Trust, Robert loder. Performance Butter fly Dance.
Invitation participation, International China art workshop. Organized and subsidized by Mr. Robert Loder, Triangle Arts Trust London, Gasworks London, Arts Council England, British Council, Artists Links, Yunnan li-jiang, Gaswork London,Ye Yong Quig Upriver loft international residency China, Sir Anthony Caro, CCA-Caribbean Contemporary Arts Trinidad.
2003 Associacao Video Brasil, Brasil Sao Paulo. Organized and curated by Chriz Cozier, and Charlotte Elias.
2002 Bank of The Netherlands Antilles Curacao, in honor of visit of Z.K.H. de prins van oranje en  H.K.H, Prinses Maxima.Invitation and curated by independent Art Curator Jennifer Smith   and independent art curator and Historian Dr. Adi Martis.
2001 TenT Gallery Rotterdam. Exposition curated by TenT Gallery Rotterdam director Thomas Mejier Zu Schlochteren, Art historian Dr. Adi Martis and, independent Art Curator Jennifer smith.
2001  Museo de Arte Moderno Sto Domingo, 4th Carribbean Biennial. Invited by Museo de Arte Moderno Sto Domingo director Marianne de Tolentino. Subsidized by PBCF.
2001 Arco Fair Madrid. Participation Galleria Eterno. Organized by Osaira Muyale and  Renwick Heronimo. Subsidized by Fundacion Eterno.
2000  Galeria Hoffi Flor Curacao. Exposition in Honor of  visual artist Shon May Henriquez. Invitacion by independent art curator Jennifer Smith.
2000 Muka Zwitserland. Project 366/2000 curated by  Magda van Gils
1999  Centro de Bellas Artes Maracaibo,Venezuela. Exposicion organized and curated by Elvis Lopez  and Jimmy Yanez
1999 Museum Lia Bermudez Maracaibo,Venezuela. Exposicion organized and curated by Elvis Lopez  and Jimmy Yanez,  Victor Fuenmayor.
1999  The Urban Life  Santo Domingo curated by Marianne de Tolentino
1999  Arte 99′. In honor of 500 Years Curacao. Organized and curated by  Jennifer Smith and Dr. Adi Martis.  www.arte99.com
1998  Spiral Gallery Barbados. Organized and curated by Annelee Davis and Jocelyn Gardner.
1998  Art Foundry Trinidad. Organized and curated by Jocelyn Gardner, Annelee  Davis and  Irene Shaw.
1998 MIEAC-Museo Extremo e Iberoamericano de Arte Contemporaneo, Badajoz Espana. Invitation by Ma.Luisa Borras y Antonio Zaya.
1998 Casa de las America. Invitation by Ma.Luisa Borras y Antonio Zaya.
1997 Centro Wifredo Lam. 6th Biennial de la Habana,Cuba. Curated by Art historian Dr. Jose Manuel Noceda Fernandez. Invitation and subsidized by DCA director Evelino Fingal and Elvis Lopez.

National Expositions 2024-1987

National group exposition
2023-2024. Invitation by the National Archaeological Museum Aruba (MANA). Blue Horses, artwork ‘In between Aruba and Holland I found Paradise’.  This work is a lease-lend agreement of National Archaeological Museum Aruba (MANA) and the artist, (25.11.2022- undefined time), Oranjestad Aruba. The sleeping horse separated in two of which one half has the shield of Aruba and the other half the shield of the Netherlands. It illustrates the cultural differences and understandings. History of the past and present are still connected and separated by the immense blue sea water. The artwork is a conversation on  subjective and broad narratives. This project is organized by the government of Aruba, Prime Minister Mrs. E. Wever Croes and Minister of Culture Mrs. X. Maduro in honor to the visit of Secretary of State, art, culture and heritage of the Netherlands Mrs. Gunay Uslu and in collaboration with MANA – https://manaruba.org/, director mr.drs. F. P.Geerman, curator R. Heronimo, department of foreign affairs Aruba director Mrs. J. Croes. The artwork is a courtesy by studio Osaira Muyale. 
2023. Art in public space in the Centrum of Oranjestad. Since 2015, project Blue Horses, Paardenbaai is presenting eight life-size sculptures to the community. Powered by TPEF-The Tourism Product Enhancement Fund, Aruba Tourism Authority, Aruban government, Mondriaan Funds, Unoca, GenAir, Fundacion Eterno.
2022. Invitation by the National Archaeological Museum Aruba (NAMA). With project Blue Horses, artwork ‘In between Aruba and Holland I found Paradise’. Representing a dialogue of historical and generational narratives on connection and separation of Aruba, the Dutch Caribbean and the Netherlands by the deep blue sea. This project is organized by the government of Aruba, Prime Minister Mrs. E. Wever Croes and Minister of Culture Mrs. X. Maduro in honor to the visit of  Ambassador Johanna M.C.( Joke) Brandt, a permanent representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations in New York. In collaboration with NAMA director mr.drs. F. P.Geerman, curator R. Heronimo and department of foreign affairs Aruba director Mrs. J. Croes. The artwork is a courtesy by studio Osaira Muyale.
2019. (December) Studio Osaira Muyale has been presenting an exposition based on workshop results on pilot program teachings based on research and findings of the  interaction with a group on a project ‘LAF’ which means boredom, at the OC/ Orthopedagogic center Aruba. In collaboration with artists Glenda Heyliger and Jess Wolff. Organized by Plataforma Aruba foundation director and art historian Ana Maria Hernandez. Subsidized by Unoca.
2018 (2017) Community Museum San Nicolaas. Project by FMA-Fundacion Museo Arubano. Group exposition on public project San Nicolas Aesthetics. Artwork San Nicolas, work based on research and findings on Saint Nicolas. Invitation and subsidized by FMA curator Renwick Heronimo.
2018  Studio Osaira Muyale, Oranjestad Aruba. Solo exposition installation Paradise Park.
2016-2017  Pop up Art Gallery, San Nicolas/Art Fair. Solo exposition ‘Bleau Garden’. Subsidezed by GenAir and Fundacion Eterno.
2015. Art in public space Oranjestad Aruba. Project Blue Horses, Paardenbaai.  www.paardenbaai.com . Representing a dialogue on historical and generational narratives on connection and separation of Aruba, the Dutch Caribbean and the Netherlands by the deep blue sea. Collaboration and subsidized by former Minister of Culture and Tourism Mr. Otmar Oduber and director of Aruba Tourism Authority Mrs. Ronella Tjin Asjoe Croes, Mondriaan Funds, Unoca, TPEF, GenAir, FE.
2014  Studio Osaira Muyale. Solo Exposition installation Paradise Park.
2013 Centro di Bario Tanki leendert. Group Exposition organized by former Minister of culture M. Hooyboer
 Winklaar, Department of Culture Aruba, Alice van Romondt.
2012  Encuentro Biennale Aruba, ‘Happy Islands’.
Organized by Alida Martinez and Cultural department of Aruba and Dr. Jose Manuel Noceda Fernandez.
2011 participant Project Souvenirs Festival’ at Ateliers’89 curated by visual artist Elvis Lopez.
2010 Studio Osaira Muyale. Project Salon 1/Aruba, by independent Art Curator Gijs Stork.
2010 Auction for Haiti. Organized by Insight gallery visual artist Alida Martinez.
2010  Rekenkamer art space. Project by Government of Aruba. Organized by Maria Theresa Madariaga.
2009  Rosea Nobo, group exposition organized and curated by visual artist Alyda Martinez.
 In  collaboration with Insight Gallery, studio Osaira Muyale and Ateliers’89.
2008 Cas di Cultura Aruba. Group exposition Mind your Gab. Organized by Ryan Oduber and Vicky Arens.
2008 Access Gallery & Directie Cultuur Aruba. Group exposition Spirito di Tempo. Organized by director and art curated by Renwick Heronimo.
2008 Access Gallery Aruba. Group exposition Magico Realismo. Organized by director and art curated by Renwick Heronimo.
2008 Cas di Cultura.Carribean Jazz Festival Art show. Organized by Toyota Gallery and Eric Eman.
2008  National Archive Aruba and Cultural department Aruba. Group exposition Herencia di Esclavitud. Organized and curated by Evelino Fingal.
2008 Access Gallery Aruba. Exposition Naked Truth. Organized by director and art curated by Renwick Heronimo.
2008 Mar Azul Art Gallery Aruba. Group exposition organized by Gilberd Senchi.
2007 Access Gallery Aruba. Group exposition Cream. Organized by director and art curated by Renwick Heronimo.
2007 Studio Osaira Muyale. Solo exposition Welkome Home.
2007 Oranjestad Kunsthuis. Group exposition. Organized by director Gilbert Senchi.
2007 SINFA San Nicolas, grup exposition Rembrandt in San Nicolas. Organized and curated by Glenda Heyliger and Osaira Muyale.
2007 SINFA, San Nicolas Aruba. Project LISN  Light in San Nicolas. Organized and curated by  Glenda Heyliger and Osaira Muyale.
2007 Westin Resort. Project Wine, Food & Art Festival.Organized by Oranjestad Kunst Huis director Gilbert Senchi.
2006 Acuril XXXVI Aruba Association of Caribbean University and research and institutional libraries. Exposition Ethical aspects on social and cultural society. Organized by Alice van Romondt,  SINFA director Glenda Heyliger.
2005 Project ‘non ego red dress‘ in collaboration with candidate for political party PDR.
www.democraciareal.com/osaira concept on making a National Art Museum.
2005 Project only beautiful words. Commission artwork light text installation, I count my Blessings.
Subsidized by Gen Air  Aruba. www.genairaruba.com
2004 Studio Osaira Muyale. Solo Exposition ” Welcome to Fruchtenland”.
2004 Marriot Resort and Prince Albert of Monaco & Laureus Foundation. Group exposition organized by South end Gallery director Gilbert Senchi.
2002 Project Only beautiful words.. Commission artwork light text installation at Lg.Smith Blvd 30  “I always thought that every one is the same”.
2002 SINFA, San Nicolas Foundation for the Arts. Exposition organized by Glenda Heyliger.
2001 Mosaic and Couture Cocktail. Exposition and fashion organized by Percy Irausqiun and  Fernando Mansur.
2001 Ultimate Automobiles BMW goes Art. Group exposition organized by Galleria Insight.
2001  Water Toren Aruba. Group expositon, Milestone and Challenge in honor of visit of Z.K.H.de
 Prins van  Oranje Aruba. Organized by Alice van Romondt.
2001 Department of  Culture Aruba and Unesco. Group exposition on human rights
2001 Quota International Silent Auction Exposition Fundraising event  at Allegro Beach Resort Aruba.
2000 Eterno Studio Gallery. Exposition Project Watamula.
2000 Galleria Harmonia San Nicolas, Aruba. Group exposition Inner landscape.
1999  Institue of Culture Aruba. Group exposition Self potret. Organized by  Elvis Lopez.
1999   Seaport Conference Center. Group exposition Madre Patria in Honor of visit of Queen Beatrix.
Organized by Alice van Romondt and cureated by Renwick Heronimo.
1999 Cas di Cultura. Exposition. Organized by Eterno Studio Gallery and Renwick Heronimo.
1998 Department of Cultural Affairs Aruba. Group exposition Unesco 50 years human rights.
1997  Amsterdam Manor Resort. Group exposition Invasion. Organized Eterno Studio Gallery, Renwick Heronimo and Osaira Muyale.
1997 Club Bonaire San Nicolas, Aruba. Group exposition in collaboration with the of  Ministery of Culture and Elvis Lopez.
1996  Institute of Culture Aruba. Group exposition Hende Muhe den Evolution. Organized and  Curated by Alida Martinez  and Osaira Muyale.
1997 Eterno Studio Gallery, Galeria Harmonia San Nicolas and Seaport Market Place Aruba.Organized a group exposition.
1995 Eterno Studio Gallery. Solo exposition Mystery of The Soul. Curated Gijs Stork and Renwick Heronimo.
1995 Fort Zoutman – Willem III Toren. Group exposition.
1994 Institute of Culture and Aruba Tourism Authority. Group exposition Street Art Gallery
1994 Playa Linda Beach Resort. Project sustainable paintings. Organized by Betty Werleman and Eterno Studio Gallery Aruba.
1993 Institute of Cultural. Group exposition Nos Arte. Organized by July Oduber.
1992 Atrium Mall Oranjestad. Group exposition Mira Arte. Organized and curated by Elvis Lopez.
1990 Institute of Culture Aruba. Theater performance at cas di cultura. Project the architect and his guests. Organized and directed by Amy Lasten and Nicoline Nagtzaam. Set design and collaboration by Renwick Heronimo and Osaira Muyale.
1987 Institute of Culture Aruba. Theater performance Los Naufragos, a screenplay by Luis Bunuel. Organized and directed by Amy Lasten and Nicoline Nagtzaam.Set design and collaboration by Renwick Heronimo and Osaira Muyale.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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