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'''Alexander Acosta Osorio'''
Born in Colombia, 1980
 
  
Alexander is a graduate of Journalism and Mass Communcation at the American University in Bulgaria. He works with digital media: multimedia journalism, blogging, photography, video, film and the web. Alexander also studied fine arts at LaGuardia Comunity College-CUNY. During his time in New York City Alexander developed a range of work mostly in photography. He explored the relationships we have with the objects that surround us and with the situations we find ourselves in every day. He was interested in how these relationships change the way we perceive ourselves, and consequently, the way we look at things.
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'''Artist born in Bogotá, Colombia.'''
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Alexander is a visual artist who works primarily with digital multimedia in the forms of digital photography, video, interventions, online publications and exhibitions.'''
  
Today, Alexander is a new stage of development in Bulgaria.
 
  
"When I first came to Bulgaria I was amused by this vibrant, emblematic, and fascinating country. Living here and experiencing their customs and traditions first hand has helped me to observe beyond the surface and interpret visually the magic of Bulgaria. During three years I have lived and recorded life the ways it’s been presented to me. It’s been indeed a discovering process. In my photographs I recollect the Bulgarian seasons in their colorful tonalities and enchanted mood."
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Alexander graduated in Journalism and Mass Communication from the [https://www.aubg.edu/ American University in Bulgaria] and Fine Arts from [https://www.laguardia.edu/ LaGuardia Community College] at The [https://www.cuny.edu/ City University of New York]. He has had internships at [https://www.momaps1.org/en PS1 Moma Contemporary Art Center] and had further apprenticeship training in art handling and installation at Katharina Rich Perlow Gallery and Thomas & Associates, where he's done installation work for several high-end exhibitors such as [https://www.phillips.com/ PHILLIPS auction house], [https://www.thearmoryshow.com/ The Armory Show New York], Anna Tzarev Gallery 5th Ave, [https://www.artbasel.com/ Art Basel New York], [https://www.frithstreetgallery.com/ Frith Street Gallery London|New York.]
  
  
Work
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'''Between 2003 and 2009 in New York City''' Alexander was exposed to a wealth of art influences from some of the most recognized artists of our time that helped him develop a range of work that led to his current focus on photography.
  
European Photography Month- SAMCA project. Sofia Arsenal Museum for Contemporary Art, November 2011.
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In his images Alexander explores the relationships of his subjects with their immediate surroundings. He is interested in how these relationships change the way we perceive ourselves and how they change the way we look at things.
  
Solo exhibition at the American University in Bulgaria- November 2010.
 
  
Somos: latino heritage exhibition. LaGuardia Community College-CUNY 2009, 2008
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'''In''' '''2009''' '''Alexander''' '''moved''' '''to''' '''Bulgaria''' to continue with his university studies. This would be the starting point of a new phase in his photography exploration that continues to this day: 
  
1000 DRAWINGS. Artists Space. Soho, New York. November 2008, 2007,2006,2005 International Artists Show,
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"When I first came to Bulgaria I was amused by this often neglected but vibrant and emblematic country. Living here and experiencing Bulgaria first-hand has helped me to see beyond the surface and visually capture the magic of Bulgaria and its peoples. Now I record life as it’s presented to me. It’s a never-ending discovering process. In my work I aim to portrait the Bulgarian experience in all its uniqueness, with dignity and truth."
  
LaGuardia Community College-CUNY, 2007
 
  
WORKS ON PAPER flux factory,Long Island City, NY 2006
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'''To date, Alexander has had a couple of exhibitions in Bulgaria, the first at the Balkansky Academic Center at the [https://www.aubg.edu/region-selector/ American University in Bulgaria] - AUBG( 2010) and at [https://nationalgallery.bg/visiting/sofia-arsenal-museum-of-contemporary-art/ Sofia Arsenal - Museum for Contemporary Art] ( 2011) as part of the European Photography month.'''
  
SAON de EXPACE#3. AG gallery, Williamsbourg, Brookly, NY 2006, 2005
 
  
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'''EXHIBITIONS:'''
  
Education
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[https://sofiaarsenal-mca.org/en/events/european-month-photography-human-factor?fbclid=IwY2xjawJXbcxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTIh2CjPR5kG-paeJyF_zAR-ZXDGoqqxDRkiQ9LhW3kMgQ8hkCVNudutXg_aem_j5z2Ru5MyCAbypV-9JIA-A EUROPEAN PHOTOGRAPHY MONTH at SAMCA]: Sofia Arsenal Museum for Contemporary Art, 2011.
  
BA Journalism and Mass Communication. The American Univeristy in Bulgaria. Current.
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SOLO EXHIBITION: American University in Bulgaria, 2010.
  
AS in Fine Arts- photography. LaGuardia Community College- CUNY, 2008
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SOMOS: Latino Heritage. LaGuardia Community College, City University of New York, 2009.
  
International Business. Politecnico Grancolombiano. 2000-2003
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INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS SHOW, LaGuardia Community College, City University of New York, 2007.
  
Alexander Acosta Osorio
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WORKS ON PAPER: FLUX Factory, Long Island City, New York, 2006.
  
Media Blog http://www.alexanderacostaosorio.wordpress.com
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SAON de EXPACE#3. AG Gallery, Brooklyn, 2005 - 2006.
  
Personal Blog http://www.mybulgarianlife.blogspot.com/
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THOUSAND DRAWINGS:  Artists Space SOHO, New York, 2005 - 2008.
  
Photography profile http://www.saatchionline.com/deacosta
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'''PUBLICATIONS'''
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BNR Bulgarian National Radio online, 2025 [https://bnr.bg/radiobulgaria/post/102119082/aleksandar-akosta-osorio-za-izkustvoto-da-si-expat-v-balgaria?fbclid=IwY2xjawIomvtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZ5nwPSXa4OJckPcgFwZfPl48dx3fnnpegactaNL8H2MhUD-GcK3Qv8obA_aem_h7URtnhDqsNBwYxpXYFU5A "Александър Акоста Осорио за изкуството да си expat в България"]
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BBC Sounds of the World, 2023 "[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct41y2?fbclid=IwAR1sQWkmUBqZ7S4YEIeGpqi-NNWP-JAyjJwRAdqUoJzc4UgG0_4xolTKtgY A balloon floats into 1.5 million Facebook feeds]"
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IN FOCUS Magazine, American University in Bulgaria 2011 - 20213  "[https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=531966553549396&set=a.531966293549422 September 13, 2013]"
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[https://issuu.com/aubg/docs/aubg_today_issue48_eng AUBG Today Magazine], American University in Bulgaria 2010 - 2012
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DNEVNIK NEWS online, 2011 " [https://www.dnevnik.bg/photos/2011/06/06/1101709_fotogaleriia_edin_uikend_v_plen_na_detskoto/ Фотогалерия: Един уикенд в плен на детскот]о"
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AUBG Daily online, 2010-2013 " [https://aubgdaily.com/founder-team/ The founder team"]
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FLASHNEWS online, 2010-2012
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'''EDUCATION:'''
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B.A.  Journalism and Mass Communication. AUBG The American Univeristy in Bulgaria, 2012.
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A.S. Fine Arts. Fiorello H. LaGuardia Community College, CUNY City University of New York, 2008.
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International Business. Politecnico Grancolombiano University, Bogota, 2000-2003.
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'''NOTABLE MENTORS'''
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[https://www.artbasel.com/stories/betty-tompkins-interview-fiona-alison-duncan?lang=en Betty Tompkins], American artist.
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[https://www.caribbeanstudiesassociation.org/lawrence-waldron-2/ Lawrence Waldron], Art historian and critic.
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[https://scottsternbach.com/ Scott Sternbach], American Photographer.
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[https://dennisdamelio.com/index.php Dennis D'Amelio], American painter.
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'''USEFUL LINKS:'''
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'''PHOTOGRAPHY'''
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Saatchi ONLINE http://www.saatchionline.com/deacosta
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Photography Facebook PAGE https://www.facebook.com/Alexander-Acosta-Osorio-Photography-182890015056167/
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'''FILM/VIDEO'''
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FILM CREDITS https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9216709/
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'''SOCIALS'''
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ABOUT ME https://about.me/alexanderacostaosorio
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X https://x.com/alexacostaosori
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'''BLOGGING:'''
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Journal BLOG http://www.mybulgarianlife.blogspot.com/
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Media Facebook PAGE https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderAcostaOsorioPage/
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Media BLOG http://www.alexanderacostaosorio.wordpress.com
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Google ARTS & CULTURE https://artsandculture.google.com/usergallery/gAKSOfDReVSJKg
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Behance NETWORK https://www.behance.net/alexanderacostaosori
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'''When Alexander is not dedicating his time to art, culture, or education, he is making a living using his intellect and critical thinking as an analyst for International business ventures. He also loves spending time outdoors ,cooking, and day-dreaming with his son.'''
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More at:
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'''LINKEDIN'''
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-acosta-osorio-540a861a/

Latest revision as of 22:10, 4 June 2025

Alexander Acosta Osorio

Artist born in Bogotá, Colombia. Alexander is a visual artist who works primarily with digital multimedia in the forms of digital photography, video, interventions, online publications and exhibitions.


Alexander graduated in Journalism and Mass Communication from the American University in Bulgaria and Fine Arts from LaGuardia Community College at The City University of New York. He has had internships at PS1 Moma Contemporary Art Center and had further apprenticeship training in art handling and installation at Katharina Rich Perlow Gallery and Thomas & Associates, where he's done installation work for several high-end exhibitors such as PHILLIPS auction house, The Armory Show New York, Anna Tzarev Gallery 5th Ave, Art Basel New YorkFrith Street Gallery London|New York.


Between 2003 and 2009 in New York City Alexander was exposed to a wealth of art influences from some of the most recognized artists of our time that helped him develop a range of work that led to his current focus on photography.

In his images Alexander explores the relationships of his subjects with their immediate surroundings. He is interested in how these relationships change the way we perceive ourselves and how they change the way we look at things.


In 2009 Alexander moved to Bulgaria to continue with his university studies. This would be the starting point of a new phase in his photography exploration that continues to this day: 

"When I first came to Bulgaria I was amused by this often neglected but vibrant and emblematic country. Living here and experiencing Bulgaria first-hand has helped me to see beyond the surface and visually capture the magic of Bulgaria and its peoples. Now I record life as it’s presented to me. It’s a never-ending discovering process. In my work I aim to portrait the Bulgarian experience in all its uniqueness, with dignity and truth."


To date, Alexander has had a couple of exhibitions in Bulgaria, the first at the Balkansky Academic Center at the American University in Bulgaria - AUBG( 2010) and at Sofia Arsenal - Museum for Contemporary Art ( 2011) as part of the European Photography month.


EXHIBITIONS:

EUROPEAN PHOTOGRAPHY MONTH at SAMCA: Sofia Arsenal Museum for Contemporary Art, 2011.

SOLO EXHIBITION: American University in Bulgaria, 2010.

SOMOS: Latino Heritage. LaGuardia Community College, City University of New York, 2009.

INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS SHOW, LaGuardia Community College, City University of New York, 2007.

WORKS ON PAPER: FLUX Factory, Long Island City, New York, 2006.

SAON de EXPACE#3. AG Gallery, Brooklyn, 2005 - 2006.

THOUSAND DRAWINGS:  Artists Space SOHO, New York, 2005 - 2008.


PUBLICATIONS

BNR Bulgarian National Radio online, 2025 "Александър Акоста Осорио за изкуството да си expat в България"

BBC Sounds of the World, 2023 "A balloon floats into 1.5 million Facebook feeds"

IN FOCUS Magazine, American University in Bulgaria 2011 - 20213 "September 13, 2013"

AUBG Today Magazine, American University in Bulgaria 2010 - 2012

DNEVNIK NEWS online, 2011 " Фотогалерия: Един уикенд в плен на детското"

AUBG Daily online, 2010-2013 " The founder team"

FLASHNEWS online, 2010-2012


EDUCATION:

B.A.  Journalism and Mass Communication. AUBG The American Univeristy in Bulgaria, 2012.

A.S. Fine Arts. Fiorello H. LaGuardia Community College, CUNY City University of New York, 2008.

International Business. Politecnico Grancolombiano University, Bogota, 2000-2003.


NOTABLE MENTORS

Betty Tompkins, American artist. Lawrence Waldron, Art historian and critic. Scott Sternbach, American Photographer. Dennis D'Amelio, American painter.


USEFUL LINKS:


PHOTOGRAPHY

Saatchi ONLINE http://www.saatchionline.com/deacosta

Photography Facebook PAGE https://www.facebook.com/Alexander-Acosta-Osorio-Photography-182890015056167/


FILM/VIDEO

FILM CREDITS https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9216709/


SOCIALS

ABOUT ME https://about.me/alexanderacostaosorio

X https://x.com/alexacostaosori


BLOGGING:

Journal BLOG http://www.mybulgarianlife.blogspot.com/

Media Facebook PAGE https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderAcostaOsorioPage/

Media BLOG http://www.alexanderacostaosorio.wordpress.com

Google ARTS & CULTURE https://artsandculture.google.com/usergallery/gAKSOfDReVSJKg

Behance NETWORK https://www.behance.net/alexanderacostaosori


When Alexander is not dedicating his time to art, culture, or education, he is making a living using his intellect and critical thinking as an analyst for International business ventures. He also loves spending time outdoors ,cooking, and day-dreaming with his son.


More at:

LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-acosta-osorio-540a861a/