• Comment: "Exhibitions": None is referenced. Each must be referenced.
    "Collections": Most are unreferenced. Each must be referenced.
    Being mentioned in a book is of trivial significance. If the book says something about LM, then feel free to summarize it (and of course attribute it). If it doesn't, then don't mention it here. Hoary (talk) 11:40, 26 December 2024 (UTC)


Leonel Matheu (born 1967) is a Cuban-American artist recognized for his work in various media, including painting, sculpture, video art, and public art installations. His art is noted for its use of figurative graphic language.

Early Life and Education

Matheu was born in Havana, Cuba, in 1967. He graduated from the Institute of Design in Havana in 1987. In 1992, he moved to Miami, Florida, where he has continued his artistic practice.[1] Matheu is the stepson of Cuban-American jazz musician, Arturo Sandoval, and was portrayed by actor Freddy Rodriguez in the film For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story.

Notable Contributions

In addition to his visual art, Matheu contributed to the music industry by creating the album cover artwork for Danzón (Dance On) by Arturo Sandoval, a Grammy-Award winning jazz musician.[2]

Exhibitions & Collections:

Exhibitions:

  • "Pedestriart" (2018-2019) at City of Doral in Downtown Park, Florida[3][4]
  • "Crossroads of the Dystopia" (2014) at The Patricia and Philip Frost Art Museum, Miami, Florida[5]

Collections:

Matheu’s artwork is included in various public and private collections:

Public Artworks:

Matheu has created several public artworks, including:

  • "The Canopy Crown" (2015) at Zoo Miami Amphitheater, Miami, Florida[10]
  • "Vitality" (2010, 2012, 2016, 2018) at Miami Jackson South Community Hospital - Lobby flooring at Miami Lyric Theater (2013)[11]

Citations

  1. ^ "Leonel Matheu Weaves a Spell on Viewers at the Frost Art Museum".
  2. ^ {{cite web | url=https://music.metason.net/artistinfo?name=Arturo%20Sandoval&title=Danz%C3%B3n%20%28Dance%20On%29
  3. ^ "ART BASEL MIAMI: DORAL GOVERNMENT INAUGURATES A PROJECT OF URBAN ART - Arte Al Dia". www.artealdia.com. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  4. ^ "Doral Unveils Urban Art Project during Art Basel Week · City of Doral". site-5a3e5136-054d-4fef-abb2-7adb7d92e060-gct.azurewebsites.us. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  5. ^ "Miami-based artist Leonel Matheu's Exhibition at the Frost Art Museum".
  6. ^ "Digital Collections | Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum | Florida International University".
  7. ^ "Leonel Matheu".
  8. ^ "Leonel Matheu's exhibit examines Cuba's dystopian state". 23 July 2014.
  9. ^ "Young at Art Museum will fuse multi-disciplines at new facility".
  10. ^ "The Canopy Crown in Miami, FL".
  11. ^ "Vitality in Miami, FL".
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