Reinaldo Sanguino

Reinaldo Sanguino is a Venezuelan-born artist and ceramicist based in New York City. Marrying modern and traditional aesthetics, he creates startling, directional pieces that reference New York City’s ineffable energy. Approached as unique pieces of art, Sanguino’s porcelain objects - including his much coveted stools - enliven a range of interior spaces.
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Reinaldo Sanguino moved to New York in 1993 after graduating from School of Visual Arts Cristobal Rojas in Caracas, Venezuela. Sanguino, whose work touches on history and modern socio-political issues, developed his technique out of an interest in Meissen porcelain and its role in European history. Through his singular works Sanguino aims to create a dialogue that resonates with collectors.

Ephemera, including knick knacks, postcards and photographs, inspire Reinaldo Sanguino. The artist also draws heavily on the deeper meaning of objects and the relationship between people and gifts to influence his graphic, easily identifiable style. Sanguino’s eye is drawn to texture, color and malleable materials.

Notable works include his pieces “BS Tarzan,” “Red Bowl,” and “Ma-S, Twice,” which is a piece that combines visual imagery and mixed media to convey Reinaldo Sanguino’s prolific and outspoken style. From crochet elements and antique lace to images of Curious George, “Ma-S, Twice” has a mixed material quality that draws from diverse storytelling tactics and techniques to create a singular, textural piece.

His “Gods and Designer” series includes specific pieces that also convey his message including a sculpture crown, which deals with the influences of social class on art and culture. Concerned with portraying the artist’s thoughts on class in contemporary life, the piece incorporates imagery from well-known designer brands such as Tiffany & Co. and Hermes. Such references - traditional signs of power - are used to demonstrate how the audience’s idea of wealth has changed over time.

Reinaldo Sanguino’s highly collectible work has been on display at the Sultan Gallery as part of the Dean Project New York, the Museum of Arts & Design in New York City, Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Texas, the MINT Museum in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Commissions

EXHIBITIONS

New York

Salon Art + Design

For this exhibition, The Future Perfect will present large round tables, experimental glazed wall blocks and a series of chairs. Building upon past references, many of the featured pieces feature cut-out sections and an extravagant color palette that includes a profusion of imperial gold. Due to the nature of their production, each Sanguino piece is a one-of-a-kind. Here, the clay – Sanguino’s material of choice – is employed as both structure and canvas, with each piece bearing the artist’s signature graffiti style graphics and vivid color palette.
New York

Salon Art + Design

For this exhibition, The Future Perfect will present large round tables, experimental glazed wall blocks and a series of chairs. Building upon past references, many of the featured pieces feature cut-out sections and an extravagant color palette that includes a profusion of imperial gold. Due to the nature of their production, each Sanguino piece is a one-of-a-kind. Here, the clay – Sanguino’s material of choice – is employed as both structure and canvas, with each piece bearing the artist’s signature graffiti style graphics and vivid color palette.
MIAMI

DESIGN MIAMI/ 2018

For this year’s Design Miami, The Future Perfect once again dropped anchor in Florida with some of the most exciting names in collectible American design in tow.
MIAMI

DESIGN MIAMI/ 2018

For this year’s Design Miami, The Future Perfect once again dropped anchor in Florida with some of the most exciting names in collectible American design in tow.
NEW YORK

Salon Art + Design 2018

For this years Salon Art + Design Fair, the city’s seventh, galleries from all over the world touch down at the Park Avenue Armory to showcase their wares.
NEW YORK

Salon Art + Design 2018

For this years Salon Art + Design Fair, the city’s seventh, galleries from all over the world touch down at the Park Avenue Armory to showcase their wares.
MIAMI

DESIGN MIAMI/ 2018

For this year’s Design Miami, The Future Perfect once again dropped anchor in Florida with some of the most exciting names in collectible American design in tow.
MIAMI

DESIGN MIAMI/ 2018

For this year’s Design Miami, The Future Perfect once again dropped anchor in Florida with some of the most exciting names in collectible American design in tow.
MIAMI

DESIGN MIAMI/ 2017

For Design Miami 2017, The Future Perfect has presented a small group of process driven designers and artists who create work based on their unique relationship with, and fidelity to, their chosen material.

MIAMI

DESIGN MIAMI/ 2017

For Design Miami 2017, The Future Perfect has presented a small group of process driven designers and artists who create work based on their unique relationship with, and fidelity to, their chosen material.

LOS ANGELES

Reinaldo Sanguino at Casa Perfect

The Future Perfect presents the Los Angeles debut of ceramic artistReinaldo Sanguino. The body of work on view, which was created exclusively for The Future Perfect and developed under the guidance of David Alhadeff, will be unveiled this summer at Casa Perfect.
LOS ANGELES

Reinaldo Sanguino at Casa Perfect

The Future Perfect presents the Los Angeles debut of ceramic artistReinaldo Sanguino. The body of work on view, which was created exclusively for The Future Perfect and developed under the guidance of David Alhadeff, will be unveiled this summer at Casa Perfect.

THE PRESENT TENSE

The Present Tense
ON VIEW

Design Miami/ 2018

For this year’s Design Miami, The Future Perfect once again dropped anchor in Florida with some of the most exciting names in collectible American design in tow.

The Present Tense
ON VIEW

Design Miami/ 2018

For this year’s Design Miami, The Future Perfect once again dropped anchor in Florida with some of the most exciting names in collectible American design in tow.

The Present Tense
ON VIEW

Design Miami/ Basel 2018

After three successful years showing at Design Miami/Art Basel in Miami Beach, the Future Perfect debuted in Basel, Switzerland, with an ultra-successful design showcase featuring many of the most buzzed-about names in American design, many connected by their unique relationship and loyalty to their chosen material.
The Present Tense
ON VIEW

Design Miami/ Basel 2018

After three successful years showing at Design Miami/Art Basel in Miami Beach, the Future Perfect debuted in Basel, Switzerland, with an ultra-successful design showcase featuring many of the most buzzed-about names in American design, many connected by their unique relationship and loyalty to their chosen material.
The Present Tense
ON VIEW

Process & Materiality at Design Miami/ 2017

There are few words as misused and misunderstood as design. Over the years, the word has come to represent, among many others things, an obsession with the finished product. Flourishing in tandem with late stage capitalism, design - much like art - is often most associated with a focus on exteriority, function, conformity and commercialism.
The Present Tense
ON VIEW

Process & Materiality at Design Miami/ 2017

There are few words as misused and misunderstood as design. Over the years, the word has come to represent, among many others things, an obsession with the finished product. Flourishing in tandem with late stage capitalism, design - much like art - is often most associated with a focus on exteriority, function, conformity and commercialism.
The Present Tense
ON VIEW

Reinaldo Sanguino at Casa Perfect

Reinaldo Sanguino, besides being the buffest friend in our Rolodex, is also one of the most inventive ceramicists and furniture makers around today. The Venezuelan designer’s much coveted stools - each a piece of one-of-a-kind art - have become iconic, appearing in some of the world’s most celebrated spaces.
The Present Tense
ON VIEW

Reinaldo Sanguino at Casa Perfect

Reinaldo Sanguino, besides being the buffest friend in our Rolodex, is also one of the most inventive ceramicists and furniture makers around today. The Venezuelan designer’s much coveted stools - each a piece of one-of-a-kind art - have become iconic, appearing in some of the world’s most celebrated spaces.

C.V.

Education 

1993  Concentration in Ceramics – The School of Visual Arts Cristobal Rojas, Caracas, Venezuela

Exhibitions

2022 “Momentary Pause – The Future Perfect, Los Angeles, CA

2021 “Design Miami” – The Future Perfect, Miami, FL

2020 “Casa Perfect Los Angeles 3.0” – The Future Perfect,  Los Angeles, CA

2019  “MESS” – The Future Perfect, New York, NY

2019  “Salon Art + Design” – The Future Perfect, New York, NY

2018  “Design Miami” – The Future Perfect, Miami, FL

2018  “Design Miami/Basel” – The Future Perfect, Basel, Switzerland

2018  “Edit Fair” – Naples, IT

2017  “Design Miami” – The Future Perfect, Miami, FL

2017  Casa Perfect, The Future Perfect, Los Angeles, CA

2017  “Group Exhibition” – DVF Studio, New York, NY

2015  “Shifting Paradigms in Contemporary Ceramics” – Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, TX

2014  “Gallery” – The Future Perfect, New York, NY

2014  “Caribbean Art at the Crossroads of The World” – Perez Museum, Miami, FL

2012  “Caribbean Art at the Crossroads of The World” – Museo De Barrio, New York, NY

2012  The Sultan Gallery, Kuwait City, Kuwait

2010  FIA Caracas Art Fair, Caracas, Venezuela

2010  Dean Project Gallery, New York, NY

2009  “Exporting POP: A Western Fantasy” – Al-Sabah Gallery, Kuwait City, Kuwait

2008  “Femaco Art Fair” – Dean Project Gallery, Mexico City, Mexico

2008  “Confrontational Ceramics” – New York, NY

2007  “CIRCA PR Invitational Art Fair” – San Juan, Puerto Rico

2007  Garth Clark Gallery, New York, NY

2007  “Scope New York Invitational Art Fair” – New York, NY

2007  New Jersey Visual Arts Museum, Summit, NJ

2006  “Scope Miami Invitational Art Fair” – Miami, FL

2006  “Scope New York Invitational Art Fair” – New York, NY

2006  “ART 212 Invitational Art Fair” – New York, NY

2006  “ONE PART CLAY” – Garth Clark Gallery Project Space, New York, NY

2006  “SOFA New York Art Fair” – New York, NY

2006  “Elit-tile Triennial Invitational” – Dominican Republic

2005  “Scope Miami Invitational Art Fair” – Miami, FL

2005  “AAF Art Fair” – New York, NY

2005  “SOFA New York Art Fair” – New York, NY

2005  “Biennale International Contemporary Tile” – Buenos Aires, Argentina

2004  Bentley Gallery, Phoenix, AZ

2004  Capeluto Arts Gallery, New York, NY

2004  “Sublime” – New York, NY

2003  Lafontsee Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI

2002  Freehand Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

2001  Philadelphia Museum of Art, Project Room Artist, Philadelphia, PA

2001  Bennett Gallery, Knoxville, TN

2001  The Society of Art & Crafts, Project Room Artist, Boston, MA

2001  In Rare Form Gallery, Lambertville, NJ

2000  Elements Starting Line, New York, NY

1996  Clay Hand Gallery, New York, NY

1994  “Emerging Artists” – New York University, New York, NY

Grants & Residencies

2001  Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Residency, Newcastle, ME

1999  “Technical Assistant’s Grant Recipient” – Mary B. Bishop/Francis S. Merit. Haystack Mountain School of Craft, Deer Isle, ME

1992  Grant from the National Council of the Arts, Caracas, Venezuela

Museum Collections

MINT Museum, Charlotte, NC

Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis, MN