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Arte al Día — "The Lotus Sutra"
By Milagros Bello, Ph.D., January 2005
"'The Lotus Sutra' makes reference to the thousand-year-old writings of the Shakyamuni Buddha, as well as to the underlying knowledge and wisdom contained in these 'sutras.'"

Arte al Día — "The Lotus Sutra" By Milagros Bello, Ph.D., January 2005 "'The Lotus Sutra' makes reference to the thousand-year-old writings of the Shakyamuni Buddha, as well as to the underlying knowledge and wisdom contained in these 'sutras.'"

Arte al Día — "The Lotus Sutra"
By Milagros Bello, Ph.D., January 2005
"'The Lotus Sutra' makes reference to the thousand-year-old writings of the Shakyamuni Buddha, as well as to the underlying knowledge and wisdom contained in these 'sutras.'"

Arte al Día — "The Lotus Sutra" By Milagros Bello, Ph.D., January 2005 "'The Lotus Sutra' makes reference to the thousand-year-old writings of the Shakyamuni Buddha, as well as to the underlying knowledge and wisdom contained in these 'sutras.'"

Arte al Día — "The Lotus Sutra"
By Milagros Bello, Ph.D., January 2005
"'The Lotus Sutra' makes reference to the thousand-year-old writings of the Shakyamuni Buddha, as well as to the underlying knowledge and wisdom contained in these 'sutras.'"

Arte al Día — "The Lotus Sutra" By Milagros Bello, Ph.D., January 2005 "'The Lotus Sutra' makes reference to the thousand-year-old writings of the Shakyamuni Buddha, as well as to the underlying knowledge and wisdom contained in these 'sutras.'"

Arte al Día — "The Lotus Sutra"
By Milagros Bello, Ph.D., January 2005
"'The Lotus Sutra' makes reference to the thousand-year-old writings of the Shakyamuni Buddha, as well as to the underlying knowledge and wisdom contained in these 'sutras.'"

Arte al Día — "The Lotus Sutra" By Milagros Bello, Ph.D., January 2005 "'The Lotus Sutra' makes reference to the thousand-year-old writings of the Shakyamuni Buddha, as well as to the underlying knowledge and wisdom contained in these 'sutras.'"

Arte al Día — "The Lotus Sutra"
By Milagros Bello, Ph.D., January 2005
"'The Lotus Sutra' makes reference to the thousand-year-old writings of the Shakyamuni Buddha, as well as to the underlying knowledge and wisdom contained in these 'sutras.'"

Arte al Día — "The Lotus Sutra" By Milagros Bello, Ph.D., January 2005 "'The Lotus Sutra' makes reference to the thousand-year-old writings of the Shakyamuni Buddha, as well as to the underlying knowledge and wisdom contained in these 'sutras.'"

El Diario de Caracas — "Sylvia Riquezes en medio de 'Ataduras'"
By Pedro J. Rojas, August 4, 1999
"La genialidad del arte de Sylvia Riquezes pone de manifiesto el lugar por excelencia que va por encima de los discursos jerárquicos que estructuran la

El Diario de Caracas — "Sylvia Riquezes en medio de 'Ataduras'" By Pedro J. Rojas, August 4, 1999 "La genialidad del arte de Sylvia Riquezes pone de manifiesto el lugar por excelencia que va por encima de los discursos jerárquicos que estructuran la historia de este arte." — Asdrúbal Colmenárez

El Venezolano — "Cielo, Sueño, Mar..."
By Rosa Uztáriz, June 1997
"Una joven que busca, como antes lo hicieron Magritte y los maestros del surrealismo, transmutar sus emociones al paisaje."

El Venezolano — "Cielo, Sueño, Mar..." By Rosa Uztáriz, June 1997 "Una joven que busca, como antes lo hicieron Magritte y los maestros del surrealismo, transmutar sus emociones al paisaje."

Iberoamericana Internacional — feature profile
By Víctor De Yavorski, art critic, c. 1997–98
"Enriqueciendo su trabajo surrealista, Sylvia también ha incursionado en un camino muy interior que me permite relacionarla con el llamado 'automatismo' de M

Iberoamericana Internacional — feature profile By Víctor De Yavorski, art critic, c. 1997–98 "Enriqueciendo su trabajo surrealista, Sylvia también ha incursionado en un camino muy interior que me permite relacionarla con el llamado 'automatismo' de Miró, Masson y Matta."

Iberoamericana Internacional — feature profile
By Víctor De Yavorski, art critic, c. 1997–98 (exact date not legible on the scan, worth checking your original copy if you have one)
"Enriqueciendo su trabajo surrealista, Sylvia también ha incursionado

Iberoamericana Internacional — feature profile By Víctor De Yavorski, art critic, c. 1997–98 (exact date not legible on the scan, worth checking your original copy if you have one) "Enriqueciendo su trabajo surrealista, Sylvia también ha incursionado en un camino muy interior que me permite relacionarla con el llamado 'automatismo' de Miró, Masson y Matta." ("Enriching her surrealist work, Sylvia has also ventured into a very interior path that allows me to connect her with the so-called 'automatism' of Miró, Masson and Matta.")

ArtNexus — Affordable Art Fair New York report
By Charmaine Picard, 2003
"La escultura fue una minoría en esta feria, pero se podía encontrar en la Galería Marina Kessler, donde mallas de alambre y esferas rojas atrajeron al observador, en las escult

ArtNexus — Affordable Art Fair New York report By Charmaine Picard, 2003 "La escultura fue una minoría en esta feria, pero se podía encontrar en la Galería Marina Kessler, donde mallas de alambre y esferas rojas atrajeron al observador, en las esculturas minimalistas de Sylvia Riquezes."

ArtNexus — Affordable Art Fair New York report
By Charmaine Picard, 2003
"La escultura fue una minoría en esta feria, pero se podía encontrar en la Galería Marina Kessler, donde mallas de alambre y esferas rojas atrajeron al observador, en las escult

ArtNexus — Affordable Art Fair New York report By Charmaine Picard, 2003 "La escultura fue una minoría en esta feria, pero se podía encontrar en la Galería Marina Kessler, donde mallas de alambre y esferas rojas atrajeron al observador, en las esculturas minimalistas de Sylvia Riquezes."

ArtNexus — Affordable Art Fair New York report
By Charmaine Picard, 2003
"La escultura fue una minoría en esta feria, pero se podía encontrar en la Galería Marina Kessler, donde mallas de alambre y esferas rojas atrajeron al observador, en las escult

ArtNexus — Affordable Art Fair New York report By Charmaine Picard, 2003 "La escultura fue una minoría en esta feria, pero se podía encontrar en la Galería Marina Kessler, donde mallas de alambre y esferas rojas atrajeron al observador, en las esculturas minimalistas de Sylvia Riquezes."

New Times Broward-Palm Beach — "They Say, 'Balls!'"
By Michael Mills, May 2003
"I just admired Riquezes' work for its whimsicality and sense of playful fun." — Milagros Bello, quoted in the piece

New Times Broward-Palm Beach — "They Say, 'Balls!'" By Michael Mills, May 2003 "I just admired Riquezes' work for its whimsicality and sense of playful fun." — Milagros Bello, quoted in the piece

Photograph of Sylvia Marturet, a woman with dark hair, wearing a denim shirt, smiling, with her right hand resting on her chin, and wearing a watch and earrings. The photo appears to be from a magazine or book, with text in Spanish and large red lett
Photograph of a woman with short black hair, wearing a denim shirt over a black top, sitting on a white couch with her arm resting on the backrest. The image is part of a page highlighting her as a Venezuelan artist, with other elements including a p
A woman and two young girls sitting on a sofa in a living room. A woman with dark hair wearing a blue shirt, and two girls in matching blue dresses with plaid patterns, one with dark hair and the other with light brown hair. There is a large painting
A woman with dark hair, wearing a blue top, standing behind a table with a candle on a candelabrum. She is smiling and standing in front of a large, colorful, abstract mural with various artwork and text on the wall behind her.
Page from a magazine or newspaper featuring art exhibits. Contains three black-and-white photographs of sculptures and installations, with descriptive text about the artworks, including titles "Pulse of The Lotus Sutra," "The Blob," and "Coco Palma."
Image of an exhibition wall with descriptive texts about Sylvia Riquezes and her artwork, including a photo of a sculpture titled 'The Lotus Sutra' made with wire mesh, balls, earth, and wood, depicting a cascading lotus flower.
A newspaper article about Sylvia Riquezes' art exhibit at the Coral Springs Museum of Art, showing a photo of her talking to visitors in front of her artwork with red circles.
Black and white close-up illustration of a woman with large eyes and dark hair, holding a small planet or galaxy in her hand, with space-inspired elements
A newspaper page featuring an article about Sylvia Riquezes and children in contemporary Venezuelan art, with a winning artwork photo titled 'Juego de intigas.' The artwork shows a round, textured, blue and white abstract shape with a small red spher
Close-up of a cover of a puzzle box titled 'The Amazing Oz.' It features an artistic depiction of a butterfly with intricate orange and black patterns, set against a textured background with earthy tones and a circular scene with a red sphere inside
Page from a magazine featuring an art guide, with an image of blue eyes on a child's face on the left and a photo of an art piece made of red balls and rope on the right.
A newspaper page about the ArteAmericas Miami 2003 art event featuring Latin American artists, including images of artworks by Pedro Vizcaino and Juan Roberto Diago.
Front page of a newspaper titled 'Our Town News' from May 15 to June 5, 2003. The main story is about the Coral Springs Museum of Art raising $21,000 at their annual art event. The page features a large photograph of large red spheres encased in a ne
A page from a December 2004 art publication featuring various articles and images. The page includes sections on Caribbean art, underwater and abstract photography, and contemporary art. Highlighted texts include "Sylvia Riquezes" and "The Blob." The
A flyer about an event at the Miami Art Museum featuring a happy hour called 'JAM at MAM' with art and live performances, including a tour of visual poetry and a slide jam with various artists. The flyer includes images of outdoor sculptures, an art
A black-and-white newspaper page from April 2004 titled 'Art in Focus,' featuring articles about contemporary art, including 'American Dream' and 'Ephemeral/Trends II,' with images of artworks and text discussing artists and exhibitions.
Page from an art catalog discussing Latin American contemporary art, featuring a collage of various art pieces and a detailed description of the exhibition Ephemeral / Trends IV, 2006. The text highlights themes of globalization, new visual vocabular
Page from a magazine article titled "Miami in Focus" with text and images, including a black and white photo of a man, a puppet, a black and white photo of art pieces, and a drawing of a face.
A black and white sketch of a woman covering her face with her hand, with her long hair falling over her arm. There is handwritten text beside her and a red band on the left side with the words "SOLO DE M" and the year "1999".
Page displaying three abstract paintings, with descriptive text below. The first painting is predominantly orange with textured, abstract forms; the second features a blue lake with surrounding trees and an orange rock, with geometric elements; the t
A page from a newspaper or magazine featuring an article about Latin American art fairs, with a highlighted paragraph, images of artwork, and a section with staff and contributor information.
A black and white newspaper page from Arte Al Dia News USA, April 2005, featuring articles on Latin American art fairs, exhibitions, and artists, with images of artworks and galleries.
A page from a magazine or newspaper titled "Art in Focus," featuring several images of contemporary artwork, including a large net sculpture with balls, a colorful cube installation, a sculpture of a nude female figure, and a stylized metal sculpture
Book cover titled 'Regards et jeunes d'aujourd'hui 1958-1998', published in 1998 by Espace Eiffel-Branly in Paris, with a red background and white, black, and gray text.
A page displaying four abstract paintings by different artists, each with their title and name. Top left: 'PUENTE Roberto' from the series 'Los Condores'; top right: 'RIQUEZES Sylvia' with no title; bottom left: 'SANCHEZ Gustavo' titled 'Nubes de jug
A newspaper page featuring black-and-white photographs of artwork, including children as characters and abstract watercolor paintings, with captions describing the pieces and their creators.
Newspaper page with the headline 'Arte Latinoamericano en Coral Gables' and three black-and-white photographs of artworks or art-related subjects.
Cover of a booklet or flyer with a swirling line pattern and text about FIAM, the International Fair of Art and Antiques in Maracaibo, Venezuela.
Photograph of a book page about Silvia Riquezes' art performance, Super Size Signature Popcorn, with an image of popcorn packaging, a sign, and a decorative scene.
Newspaper page from 'El Universal' in Caracas, Venezuela, dated July 7, 2005, featuring an article titled 'Una cita para valorar el arte' with black-and-white photos of artists and sculptures.
A newspaper page with a headline about a contemporary art fair in Caracas. There is a black and white photo of sculptures of animals, including a dog and a bull, arranged in an artistic display. The page contains text in Spanish discussing the event
A black and white photo of a woman sitting on a two-wheeled cart with a large wheel and a tall vertical handle, resembling a vintage or artistic bicycle, in a room with a high ceiling.
A black and white newspaper page with photos of multiple people, mainly women, at an event called the inaugural Gala of FIA 99, with names and descriptions in Spanish.
Page from a newspaper or magazine with news about art promotion, international healing program, and Caribbean economic cooperation, including photographs of a woman picking cherries and a panel of men at a meeting.
Poster for an art exhibition titled 'Form und Farbe in Latein Amerika' at Galerie Thomas Lang, held from June 7 to July 5, 1997. The poster features abstract artwork with geometric shapes, vibrant colors, and different textures, including a red circl
A black and white photograph of a statue sculpture of a ballerina holding a large triangle, with her arms extended and her head tilted back.
A poster for an art exhibition titled 'United Artists for The Man's Chapel,' organized by The Jirart Group and Fundacion Guayasamin. The poster features a colorful painting of a young girl with a serious expression, surrounded by abstract and animal
Open magazine spread featuring artist profiles, including photographs and descriptions, with images of paintings and artworks.
A page from an art catalog displaying text about contemporary Latin American art and nine photographs of various artworks and artists.
A collection of contemporary Latin American art pieces, photographs, and artist names from an exhibition titled 'Ephemeral/Trends III' curated by Milagros Bello, Ph. D. at Merrill Lynch arteaméricas in 2005.
Gallery page featuring artworks and descriptions from Ephemeral/Trends III, 2005, curated by Milagros Bello, including colorful sculptures, art installations, and a weather graph.
A painting depicting a mountainous landscape with abstract elements, including trees and geometric shapes, displayed on a black easel.
A blurred grayscale painting titled "Enmiendas" by Sylvia Riquezes showing abstract shapes and a small house with a chimney in the background.
A newspaper page with a black-and-white photograph of a sculpture or monument, showing a tower or obelisk structure in a landscape setting. There is a paragraph of text below the photo.
Photograph accompanying a newspaper article showing Sylvia Riquezes, a woman with dark, styled hair and earrings, standing in front of her paintings at an art exhibition.
Newspaper page with headline in Spanish 'Venezolanos están de fiesta durante julio,' date July 23, 1997, with local news and event updates.
Black and white photo of a small church on a mountain island, surrounded by water and rocky cliffs, with a key and a circle drawn near the center of the image.
A black and white newspaper front page in Spanish, featuring a photo of three people standing together, with two women on either side of a man, at an exhibition opening for artist Sylvia Riquezes.
Clip of a newspaper page featuring two articles. The first article discusses Sylvia Riquezes' art exhibition in Paris, with an image of her artwork titled "Abríéndonos al espíritu" (1989), a mixed media piece. The second article talks about Venezuela
Newspaper page from El Universal dated August 8, 1999, with an article about cultural events in Caracas, featuring a black-and-white photograph of a boat and a dolphin underwater.
Newspaper article titled 'Arte sin Ataduras' about artist Sylvia Riquezes, discussing her artistic philosophy, exhibitions, and background related to her studies and works in various international cities, with a focus on her exhibitions in Caracas, A
An informational flyer with text in Spanish and a colorful abstract artwork on the right side. The artwork features a blue and purple palette with a central dark shape outlined in blue, a circular element, and blocks of orange and red hues. There are
A photograph of a modern art exhibition with a colorful abstract painting, text in French about the opening date, and a small sculpture of an iris flower against a textured surface.
Library book cover with artistic design, including mountains and abstract shapes in orange, blue, and red. The cover features the title 'Syvia Biquet' and the author's name, along with information about the event in Washington D.C. from June 5-26.
Black and white photo of six people in formal attire standing in front of a large flower sculpture. The setting appears to be a cultural event or presentation, with a caption in Spanish describing the event and individuals involved.
Newspaper article about Sylvia Riquezes' art exhibition in Paris, showcasing her paintings focused on human life, consciousness, and universal themes.
A photograph of a Venezuelan woman with dark hair and a bright smile, standing in front of a large art installation made of translucent materials with red spherical accents, indoors.
Black and white newspaper page featuring an article about Sylvia Riquez, with photographs of her artwork, a close-up of her face, and an advertisement for dance performances at the Teatro Teresa Carreño.
Colorful abstract painting with curved shapes and textured surface. Caption: "Abriendo al espíritu (1989). Técnica mixta".
A black and white newspaper clipping featuring an article about an art exhibit at Chez Mathilde. The article includes a photo of a woman standing in front of her paintings, which depict natural scenes, and a picture of one of her paintings showing a
Photograph of a man and a woman at an art exhibition, standing in front of a colorful abstract painting. The man is dressed in a gray suit with a dark tie, and the woman is wearing a yellow sleeveless dress with buttons down the front. Below the imag
Photograph of three people engaged in conversation; the first group includes a woman with dark hair and a man in a gray suit, identified as Francis de Guruceaga, Eugenio Mendoza, and Francisco Guruceaga. The second group has a woman with dark curly h
Photograph of three men at an event. The man in the middle has a mustache, the man on the right wears a name badge and tie, and the man on the left is in a black suit. The caption reads: "Edgardo Mondolfi, Rafael Arraiz y Karl Krispin."
Promotional poster for Miami visual arts circles guide in October 2004, featuring monthly art walks at various districts including Coral Gables, Wynwood, Design District, NoMi, and Little Havana, with dates and details.
A collage of photos from an art event at Wynwood Art District featuring Sylvia Riquezes, artist and gallery owner, and other attendees including Michele Dryjanski, Alex Bartolini, Marco Iannelli, Toni Gregory, Shelly Pearson, Marisol Solorzano, Curat
A flyer advertising art galleries and events in Miami, including Smoke Gallery, Arevalo Arte, The Cuba Gallery, and others, with addresses and contact information, and a small image of art installations and a photo of sculptures at Ninoska Huerta Art
Collage of various artwork and colorful text, with the words 'August 97' visible, possibly indicating a date. The background features painted scenes and figures.
Artworks titled "Maternity" by Sylvia Riquezes and "The Sacred Scripts" by Laura Rozen, displayed on a page.
Cover of Arte al Día International magazine featuring an abstract artwork with earthy tones, listing art exhibitions and artists from Latin America, including Emilio Pettoruti and others, with a barcode at the bottom left.
Photograph of large, orange, spherical sculptures with a netted rope design, situated outdoors with trees and a clear sky in the background.
Installation titled 'Pulse of The Lotus Sutra' comprising numerous hanging objects made of tied-up material with red dots, resembling flowers or buds, suspended from a ceiling in an art gallery.
Two photographs: the first shows an indoor garden with white fabric sculptures resembling flowers with pink spots, wired floral projections, and lush green plants; the second depicts an outdoor scene with tall palm trees bearing red heart-shaped deco
A large art installation titled "The Blob" consisting of inflated red balls inside a rope net, resembling a bouquet or garden, situated outdoors at the Miami B. Art Center in 2004.
Cover of ArtNexus magazine featuring three pairs of sneakers stacked vertically on a gray surface. The top pair is beige with a red logo, the middle pair is gray with a large white 'A' logo, and the bottom pair is purple with yellow soles and white a
A page from a book or magazine featuring text and an image. The page discusses the Affordable Art Fair in New York and a work by Sylvia Riquezes. The image shows a sculpture made of mesh material with red balls attached, resembling a humanoid figure.
Photograph of a person in a red hoodie sitting in a green garden, lifting an orange-brown horse by a lead rope, and a large curved art installation with multiple images on display on the right side of the page.
A page from a newspaper dated Wednesday, August 4, 1999. It features an article about Sylvia Riquezes and her artistic works, with a black and white photograph of a circular artwork with various textures and objects attached.
A newspaper page with the title "Sylvia Riquezes Cielo, Sueño, Mar..." featuring art-related articles and four black-and-white images: one of a person with a circular hole on their body captioned "Detalle de una Ruina," a surreal painting of a face w
Cover of a magazine titled "IBERO Americana Internacional" with a colorful illustration of a lush valley with mountains, a large tree, and exotic plants, emphasizing Cuba's landscape and culture.
An art catalog page featuring a colorful abstract painting titled "Wine Moon" by Sylvia Riquezes. The page includes her biography, artist statement, and exhibition history, with the painting displayed prominently on the top right.

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