10 Year Old Artist Sells Out His Gallery During Art Basel
By Mack (@MACKONTHERADIO)
December 7, 2021
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Andres Valencia a 10 year old art prodigy sold out his gallery during Miami Art Week. According to his parents Andres saw a film about American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and told his parents, "I can do that." At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, his parents gave him large canvases to pass the time, and he honed in his skills.
Picasso Junior. 10-year-old artist Andres Valencia from San Diego, sells out his entire collection of paintings for up to $20,000 each. Art Miami’s Executive Director: “I’ve never witnessed someone this young so talented”. pic.twitter.com/7q8hds29mP
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Elsa Valencia, the boy's mother said he is self-taught. "Sometimes I ask him, 'Why? Why the why the cigarette?' And he said, 'Why not?'
Actress Sophia Vergara bought one of his pieces this week and Channing Tatum event stopped by to check out his work.
10-year-old artist Andres Valencia sells out gallery at Miami Art Week, sells work to Sofia Vergara #Painting #HomeImprovements #Home [Video]: Miami Art Week draws the most talented artists from around the world -- including 10-year-old… https://t.co/AYKYhwhudI @leetyler06 pic.twitter.com/Y9J9Bv5Nku
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Proceeds from Valencia's works are going to the Perry J. Cohen Foundation, which supports the arts, and environmental and wildlife education and preservation.
CHILD ART PRODIGY: 10-year-old Andres Valencia is the youngest artist to ever have presented their work at Miami’s annual Art Week. Valencia’s talent has his work selling right along with that of other celebrated artists. @VictorOquendo reports. https://t.co/9vAZsaL0Q3 pic.twitter.com/jTHEY9FeOE
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