Today, 14 February, Picasso Gallery in Al Quoz, Dubai, will host Beat Boutique, a free pop-up solo exhibition by Argentinian artist Ornella Ruiz Diaz. Open from 5 PM to 9 PM, the show features a striking collection of paintings that transport viewers into imaginary landscapes, infused with the bold aesthetics of the 1960s.
The exhibition presents a diverse range of abstract artworks, from small and medium-sized pieces to a monumental large-format painting. Ornella draws significant inspiration from her collection of vintage dresses from the ’60s and ’70s, which she cherishes and wears. Created over two years in Argentina, her paintings burst with vibrant colours, dynamic compositions, and rich textures, embodying the free-spirited and experimental essence of the era.
A standout piece is Imperio, Ornella’s largest painting to date, measuring 8 x 4 metres. This artwork will also be showcased in VR, allowing visitors to step inside its abstract world and explore its intricate details. The VR experience extends further, featuring the artist’s NFTs and seamlessly blending her physical and digital artistic expressions. In addition, the show displays a 5-metre curved canvas painted in Dubai, which captures Ornella’s journey and artistic exploration during her time in the Middle East.
About the artist
Ornella Ruiz Diaz (b. 1995, Buenos Aires, Argentina) is a leading figure in the Latin American crypto art scene. Inspired by the 60s, her work fuses painting, technology, performance, and fashion. She explores the convergence of physical and digital art through installations and NFTs. Notably, her collection The Room and the Burn Art Show, where she set her paintings on fire to transform them into NFTs, have garnered widespread acclaim.
Currently, Ornella focuses on large-scale painting and immersive installations with mid-20th-century influences. She works from her studio at Centro Empresarial Central Park in Buenos Aires, creating experiential pieces that push the boundaries of contemporary art.
Ornella has showcased her work internationally at major festivals, including Amsterdam Dance Event (2023), NFT NY (2023), TalentLand Jalisco (2022), LABITCONF (2022), and ETH Latam (2022), along with exhibitions in various galleries worldwide. In May 2024, she was honoured with the Visionary Artist recognition from HUG, Randy Zuckerberg’s Web3 platform.
To get more information about Beat Boutique, please visit the official Instagram account of the Picasso Gallery.
Additionally, you might be interested in reading our articles about three notable NFT female Arab artists and four Middle Eastern AI artists.
