When the sky’s the limit, what happens when you break the sky? Rompiendo el cielo is an exhibition that features original work by American artist, Uriel Landeros “Conquista.”
Our 2nd Award Winning Documentary, Conquista, has won Best Doc at the Fesitval De Cine Latino Americano. Shout out to Uriel Landeros for providing such a compelling true story.
"Conquista" is a riveting documentary that tells the incredible story of a daring artist who shook the art world to its core. In 2012, a man calling himself "Conquista" walked into the Menil Collection museum in Houston, Texas, and spray-painted over a rare 1929 Picasso painting worth a staggering $78 million.
AWARD-WINNING "CONQUISTA" DOCUMENTARY FILM | LIFESTYLE HOST & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER DANIELLE BANDA TV
We're thrilled to announce that we WON Best Documentary Short for our DocuDrama "Conquista" at the New York Movie Awards! Special thanks to Tom Torkelson for his invaluable contribution in solidifying Uriel "Conquista" Landeros' credibility as our main character.
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our DocuDrama "Conquista" has been selected as a finalist at the prestigious New York International Film Awards!
Artistas locales le hacen un mural en honor a Grupo Frontera en la ciudad de Edinburg.
El mural, al que llaman "Fama Mundial" es obra de los artistas Alexander González Hernández y Uriel Landeros. Ambos comenzaron a trabajar en el hace 3 años y está ubicado en la calle Cano, en Edinburg. Además, entre los talentos plasmados en la pared están Hassan Emilio Kabande Laija, conocido artísticamente como Peso Pluma y el boxeador Santos Saúl Álvarez Barragán, conocido como Canelo Álvarez.
A pair of local artists have created a cool mural honoring Edinburg's own Grupo Frontera. Check it out! Drop by 215 E. Cano St. and snap a selfie when you have a sec.
Special Podcast Episode With World Star Artist Conquista (Uriel Landeros) & Popcolture (Alex Andro) with Rodriguez Leon as Co Host.
Ten Years After Spray Painting Over Picasso’s “Woman in a Red Armchair,” Uriel Landeros Continues to Create Controversy
The Cueto James Art Gallery in Houston has now given Mr. Landeros his own show with the whimsical title, “Houston, We Have a Problem.”
“Conquista” is Spanish for “conquest.”
RGV Feature Artist: URIEL LANDEROS
“If I wanted to destroy that piece, I could have done it,” he claimed. “The spray paint that I used was easily taken away. I think the Menil was embarrassed that a 20-year-old kid could walk in there and do what they don’t want me to do.”Full article
The former University of Houston art student argues that the June 2012 Picasso incident was never a publicity stunt or brash act of vandalism, but rather a carefully-planned performance piece about social justice.
Conquista from AFUCKINPROBLEM: STRIKES BACK!
by Iron Slumz
Su inserción en estas obras es radicalmente irónica y cargada de cuestionamientos y sarcasmo hacia el mundo del arte a través de la figura del artista, el curador, el museo y la historia.
Entre los días 16 al 21 de Abril, Uriel Landeros y Daniel Anguilu viajaron a Ayotzinapa provincia de Guerrero, Mexico a pintar un mural en conmemoración a la desaparición de los 43 estudantes de la Universidad Normal Rural Isidro Burgos en septiembre 26,2014.
