Biography
Juan Carlos Callejas Garzon, born in the heart of Cali, Colombia, is an artist whose life and work are inextricably linked to the vibrant streets and dynamic culture of his hometown.
His deep passion for art and philosophy characterizes his artistic career, and Callejas devoted himself early on to studying and appropriating the representation of the human figure in urban space. He is particularly fascinated by the construction of reality in the simple scenes of everyday life.
Using a palette of vibrant and diverse techniques, he tells stories of people, their relationships and the rich tapestry of life that unfolds on the street corners of Cali.Throughout his career, Callejas has had the privilege of sharing his artistic vision with people around the world.
Exhibitions
2025 - Graz (Upcoming) Murinsel
2024 - Berlin Gallery F37
2024 - Berlin Volkshochschule Tempelhof-Schöneberg
2024 - Monaco Club des Résidents Etrangers de Monaco
2023 - Doha, Qatar Park Hyatt Hotel
2023 - Doha, Qatar Msheireb Gallery
2023 - Madrid, Spain PONS Foundation
2023 - Madrid, Spain Cuatro Torres de Madrid
2022 - Nueva York, USA Criolla Library
2022 - Cali, Colombia Cultural Center of Cal
2021 - Cali, Colombia Finestral Gallery
2019 - Buenaventura, Colombia National School of Sports
2018 - Buenaventura, Colombia Cosmos Pacífico Hotel
2018 - Buenaventura, Colombia Permanent Exhibition, Hotel Plaza Mar
2014 - Tokyo, Japan Individual Exhibition, (Keigi Suzuki)
2010 - Cali, Colombia Private Callejazz Gallery
2009 - Cali, Colombia Club de Ejecutivos Cali
2007 - Cali, Colombia Dann Carlton Hotel
2007 - Cali, Colombia Hotel El Alferez Real
2007 - Miami, USA One Brickell Square
2005 - Barcelona, Spain Grupo Batik Art
2005 - Cali, Colombia Intercontinental Hotel
2005 - Cali, Colombia Dann Carlton Hotel
2005 - Cali, Colombia “Rio D´Enero” Gallery
2004 - Cali, Colombia Fabiola González Gallery
2004 - Cali, Colombia Decoarte Gallery
2004 - Cali, Colombia Imaginaciones Gallery
2003 - Bogotá, Colombia Santa Teresita Cultural Center
2003 - Cali, Colombia Dann Carlton Hotel
2002 - Roldadillo, Colombia Quintero House
2002 - Cali, Colombia Proartes House Cali
2002 - Cali, Colombia Mayor’s Office of Santiago de Cali
2001 - Cali, Colombia Quintero Roldanillo House
2001 - Cali, Colombia Bolívar School
2001 - Cali, Colombia Dann Carlton Hotel