Charo Oquet is one of the most popular artists in the city of Miami. Everyone loves her because she has been able to maintain a thriving art practice while helping others from foreign countries get expose for their creative work. She is also admired because her work has always remained relevant through the years. Her interview reveals how she does it all which is a good life lesson for all of us.
Charo, a Dominican-born, Miami-based artist, is celebrated for her interdisciplinary work encompassing painting, photography, performance, and installation. Her art explores displacement, identity, migration, gender, and sociopolitical issues with a focus on decolonial aesthetics and contemporary culture. Charo’s extensive career includes solo exhibitions and international participation in significant art events.
Her work is featured in various museum collections, such as the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art and the Bass Museum of Art, and she has been the recipient of multiple fellowships and grants. Additionally, she is an arts activist, having founded Miami Arts Collaborative, which later became Edge Zones, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the arts and artists, especially within marginalized communities.
As an artist, curator, and cultural producer, Charo is recognized for her contributions to the global art landscape, fostering dialogue and creativity across borders and cultures. She holds a BFA from Florida International University and continues to play a vital role in advancing contemporary art through her artwork, curation, and mentorship.
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