Music on the Street
Acrylic on Canvas · 52 x 48"
Francisco
Vidal
Diaspora • Identity • Figurative Art
Original Artworks
The Collection
72 works available. Each piece is an original, created in Francisco's New York studio.
Man on Black 2024
Oil on Canvas · 26 x 34"
The Musician 24
Oil on Canvas · 24 x 38"
Man with Green Guitar
Acrylic on Canvas · 70 x 56"
Acordeonist with a Seascape
Acrylic on Canvas · 50 x 60"
Musician with Orange Guitar
Acrylic on Canvas · 56 x 60"
Nude with White Guitar
Acrylic on Canvas · 60 x 68"
The Music
Oil on Canvas · 70 x 66"
Man Seated in the Forest
Acrylic on Canvas · 60 x 34"
The Song Writed
Acrylic on Canvas · 60 x 34"
Guitarist Play on Spring
Acrylic on Canvas · 42 x 60"
Man with Blue Flute
Acrylic on Canvas · 36 x 50"
70+
Artworks
4
Museums
30+
Years
The Artist
Francisco Vidal
Francisco Vidal is a Colombian-born figurative painter who lives and works in New York City. His art explores the rich intersection of diaspora and identity, weaving together personal narratives drawn from childhood memories and lived experience.
Working in oil and acrylic on canvas, as well as works on paper, Vidal creates figurative paintings encompassing musicians, nude figures, still life compositions, and intimate portraits. Each piece reflects a visual dialogue between artist, subject, and viewer.
His work appears in institutional collections including the Museum of the Barrio (NYC), The Alternative Museum (NYC), Museum of Modern Art (Cartagena, Colombia), and Museum of Contemporary Art (Monterrey, Mexico).
“My work is a visual dialogue with expression — the intimate conversation between the artist, the model, and the public.”
— Francisco Vidal
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Artist Statement
Originally from Barranquilla, Colombia, I have resided in New York City for many years. While developing my artistic language in the city, my work reflects the cultural values, ideals, and daily life of my native Barranquilla.
I work in oil, acrylic, watercolors, and gouache. My figurative work is driven by passion and intellectual rigor and solid technique. The lines on my paintings are simple but they represent the mood of a people that sees beyond its present day challenges.
My inspiration comes from my surroundings — the mountains, the street life, the markets, and the music. The colors in my paintings remind us of the magic of the tropic, where the green, the blues, the reds, the yellows, take on life of their own and create a powerful chromatic experience.
During the carnival in Barranquilla all of society unite and became one. Everyone became one body and soul, dancing to the beat of fun instruments, reaching to the heights of their dreams. My paintings capture complex emotions — love, jealousy, solicitude, violence, desperation, resentment, hope and freedom — all hidden behind a mask, functioning as a vehicle for a language of love and tragedy.
— Francisco Vidal
Exhibitions & Recognition
Timeless Figurative Paintings
A Journey of Memory, Music, and Meaning
In a world where fleeting moments often outweigh endless impressions, capturing the nature of memory, music, and meaning becomes an artistic challenge few dare to adopt. Art has the ability to translate what words often fail to do, those fleeting, intangible moments and emotions that shape our human experience. Through composition, color, texture, and gesture, an artist evokes the sense of a remembered moment, like the rhythm of a melody, or the emotional depth behind both.
As a passionate admirer of timeless art, I, Francisco Vidal, am thrilled to introduce evocative figurative paintings and create figurative paintings and works on paper inspired by music, still life, and personal memories. With mastery in storytelling, my work transcends time and invites viewers on a deeply personal journey. Through lively brushstrokes and compelling imagery, I tried to transform intangible emotions into visual narratives that resonate across generations, making my art not just seen but profoundly felt.
My paintings have landed in some pretty cool places like the Museum of the Barrio and The Alternative Museum in New York, the Museum of Modern Art in Cartagena, Colombia, and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Monterrey, Mexico. My work also resonates with private collectors worldwide. Whether you're a fellow art lover, a curator hunting for fresh talent, or a gallery looking to spice things up, come join me on this ongoing, ever-evolving art adventure.
My paintings aren't just pictures; they're stories, feelings, and conversations all rolled into one. Whether you're curating for a gallery or adding to your private collection, these pieces bring depth and meaning that stick with you. If you want to exhibit fresh contemporary art or invest in something timeless, come check out what makes my visual dialogue so unforgettable. Collectors, curators, and art lovers, you're all welcome!
Whether you're a gallery ready to showcase some fresh contemporary figurative art, a collector hunting for pieces that really speak to the soul, or just someone who loves art that tells a story — I'm all ears and would love to chat. Got questions? Dreaming up a custom commission? Or maybe you want to brainstorm a cool collaboration? Don't be shy, hit me up anytime!
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation / NEA Regional Scholarship
1992Baltimore, Maryland
National Studio Program Scholarship
1984–1986Project Studios One (P.S.1), Long Island City, NY
Jerome Foundation Grant (Lithography)
1984New York City
Bob Blackburn Workshop Print Scholarship
1984New York City
Museum of the Barrio
New York, USA
The Alternative Museum
New York, USA
Museum of Modern Art
Cartagena, Colombia
Museum of Contemporary Art (MARCO)
Monterrey, Mexico
Exhibited in galleries and museums across:
New York CityBarranquillaBogotáMedellínCartagenaMonterreyItalySpain
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Interested in acquiring an artwork, commissioning a piece, or exhibition inquiries? Francisco welcomes all correspondence. All paintings and drawings are available at affordable prices.