Biography:

Antonio Galván López was born on May 19, 1980 in Mexico City. At the age of 19, he immigrated to the United States in search of new opportunities. He began his career in the art world as an assistant to the Spanish painter and sculptor Manolo Valdés. He worked with him for 24 years, though he had little knowledge in the field of art. Over time, his interest and love for art grew deeply. What was initially a challenge to maintain his job became an essential part of his daily life. Each obstacle became an opportunity to expand his artistic knowledge and skills. Antonio mastered various techniques, which includes working in bronze casting, glass sculptures, ceramics, resins, wood, alabaster, and painting. Today, he remains eager to explore new forms of artistic expression. His works reflect undeniable passion, tireless dedication, and a constant pursuit of excellence in art, understanding the importance of continuous learning and evolution on his path to artistic mastery.

Exhibitions & Art Fairs:

2019

          Art Basel Miami

2025

        Gallery Makowski NYC

         Agora Gallery | NYC

         Artexpo |NYC

         Focus Art Fiar | NYC

         Hampton Art Fair | NY 

         Art on paper | NYC

         Affordable Art Fair |NYC

         Boston Art Fair |NYC

         Spectrum Art Fair | Miami

         Nada Art Fair | Miami

        Art Miami

        Art Context | MiamI.

Statement:

My artistic practice stems from a deep need to explore material as a medium of profound expression. From bronze to glass, and through wood, ceramics, and resins, each material I work with embodies a duality: strength and fragility, permanence and transformation. My work seeks that meeting point between the tangible and intangible, the physical and the emotional.

Over more than two decades of learning and creating, I’ve come to understand that art is not only form but experience. I aim to provoke a pause in the viewer—a reflection on time, space, and our existence within them. I do not seek concrete answers, but rather to open a window for personal interpretation, allowing each piece to resonate uniquely with those who encounter it.

After 24 years of working under the mentorship of Manolo Valdés, my visual language has evolved into a constant search for balance between technique, intuition, and artistic growth. Today I continue on this path with the same dedication, pushing the boundaries of both material and symbolism, committed to a vision that transforms the everyday into the poetic.