My name is Johnatan Machado Tepper. I am Venezuelan contemporary artist currently living in Doha, Qatar. I have a Bachelor in Visual Arts from the University Armando Reverón, located in Caracas, Venezuela and a Master’s Degree in Public Art from the Universidad Politécnica of Valencia, located in Valencia, Spain.
I am a creative and innovative contemporary artist, independent curator and professional photographer with 18 of years experience and a portfolio of various accomplishments, including, awards, referenced articles, and academic achievements. I posses the artistic expertise and ability to work closely with other artists on promoting creative work and developing cultural projects. My vast experience has led me to work in numerous galleries across countries in Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.
As a professional artist, my objective has been focused on developing both my own art as well as promoting other artists work in established art spaces and institutions. One of my most important achievements, was my position as the Director of Galería Espacio, in Valencia, Spain, specialized in contemporary art. Also, from 2011 until 2014, I acted as an adviser and curator in the planning and development of a series of exhibitions organized in Caracas, Venezuela. I have also been the curator of several independent art exhibitions to promote new artists, specializing in painting, sculpture and photography in Europe and Qatar.