Mario Agatiello Biography

Buenos Aires, 1943

Renown Argentine painter and graphic artist, Mario Agatiello creates works that articulate a signature geometric style.

Agatiello takes and redefines the minimalist tradition to enter a realm where works of art represent spiritual events. The great sensitivity of his works offer originality in the field of abstraction.

Awards and Mentions

  • 1997: First Place Internacional de Pintura, Special Mention in public vote, Palais de Glace, Secretaria de Cultura de la Nacion y Galeria Zurbaran, Buenos Aires
  • 1997: II Prize, "Salon Nacional de Pintura 1997", Fundacion Nuevo Banco Industrial de Azul, Buenos Aires - 1989: I Prize Banelco "Premio de Pintura Promocion '89", Argentina
  • 1984: I Prize "I Salon Nacional Pintores Bancarios", Buenos Aires
  • 1983: Mention of Honor, V Salon Nacional de Artes Plasticas de la Universidad Nacional de Salta, Argentina
  • 1982: III Prize I Exposicion Nacional de Artes Plasticas "Atlantico '82", Mar del Plata
  • 1981: III Prize and Impresion de Sellos Postales, I Salon Plastico Filatelico, Encotel Argentina
  • 1979: II Prize Camara Junior in the city of Buenos Aires
  • 1979: V Prize III Salon Cerealista de Artes Plasticas, Bolsa de Cereales de Buenos Aires - 1977: Prize XXI Salon de Otoño, San Fernando, Buenos Aires
  • 1977: Grand Prize "Ilustrisima Municipalidad de Valparaiso