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    Marcos Farina is an Argentine graphic designer and illustrator, currently based in Valencia, Spain. He obtained his degree in Graphic Design from the Faculty of Architecture, Design, and Urban Planning at the University of Buenos Aires. For 15 years, he served as a professor at the same institution. Farina's work is deeply rooted in crafts; he has studied Visual Arts with a focus on handmade printing techniques and fire arts;, as well as artistic screen printing. He continuously explores and learns, transitioning seamlessly between digital and analog mediums, and embracing various techniques and modes of expression. Currently, he is delving into the realm of pottery, blending art, illustration, and craftsmanship in innovative ways.

    For illustration projects or inquiries, please feel free to reach out to him at: info@marcosfarina.com

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    EXHIBITIONS
    - Anuario de Ilustradores. Participación en muestras y publicaciones durante el período de 2008/2015 (Argentina).
    - Muestra colectiva «Sudestada». Centro Cultural Recoleta. 2017/2018/2019 (Argentina).
    - Exposición de El Gran Salón de México, 2017 (México).
    - Society of Illustrators, NY, 2018 (USA).
    - Muestra colectiva de Daniel Roldán 2019 (Argentina).
    - Festival y feria - Baba Kamo 2019, Valencia (España).
    - Bologna Children's Book Fair 2020 (Italia).
    - Correspondencias - 2020 - Silk Gallery - Madrid (España).
    - Desmadres Exhibition - 2023 - Centro Cultural Recoleta - Buenos Aires (Argentina).
    - Love & Balance Exibition - 2023 - Silk Gallery - Madrid (España).

    PRIZES
    - Gold Promax 2013 - Proyect Home & Health IDs.
    - Silver Promax 2016 - Proyect X-Files tribute to Saul Bass.
    - Selected by the Gran Salón de México, for the Catálogo Iberoamericano de ilustradores 2017 (Mexico).
    - Winner of the Junior Jada 2017 - Design Award for the book “Welcome to London” (UK).
    - Selected by the Society of Illustrators New York in 2018 for the book “Welcome to London” (USA).
    - Selected by The White Ravens 2019 (Germany) for the book “Dime como Vuelas”.
    - Award for the best illustrated book in 2019 by Alija/IBBY for the book “Dime como Vuelas” (Argentina).
    - “Dime como Vuelas”. Book included in the selection of 100 recommended for the 2020 Cuatrogatos Foundation Award
    - Selected for the exhibition of illustrators of the “Bologna Children's Book Fair 2020” (Italy).

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