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Alejandro Colunga Art

Mexican, b. 1948
Alejandro Colunga Marín (b. December 11, 1948, Guadalajara, Jalisco) is a self-taught Mexican artist celebrated for his vivid, fantastical prints, paintings and sculptures. He was initially trained aas an architect and also studied music and anthropology—but chose to pursue art independently, drawing on folklore, surrealist traditions, and immersive life experiences Over a career spanning five decades, Colunga has exhibited across the Americas and Europe since 1968. His pieces are acquired by major institutions like the Museo Amparo (Puebla), San Antonio Museum of Art, Nassau County Museum of Art, and publicly installed in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. Recognized with awards such as the Minerva a las Artes (1988), Jalisco a las Artes (1994), and an architecture prize for “La Sala de los Magos,” his work continues to be a beloved synthesis of Mexican cultural identity, theatricality, and magical realism . His art remains an enduring celebration of imagination, inviting audiences into a surreal world where art, function, folklore, and fantasy collide.
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Tomano Monote (Cupcake Boy)
Tomano Monote (Cupcake Boy)

Tomano Monote (Cupcake Boy)

By Alejandro Colunga

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Alejandro Colunga is a renowned Mexican artist born in 1948 in Guadalajara, Jalisco. He is part of the Nueva Mexicanidad movement and is celebrated for his surrealist and fantastical...

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1990s Surrealist Alejandro Colunga Art

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Etching, Aquatint, Gouache

Payaso (Yellow), Surrealist Lithograph by Alejandro Colunga
Payaso (Yellow), Surrealist Lithograph by Alejandro Colunga

Payaso (Yellow), Surrealist Lithograph by Alejandro Colunga

By Alejandro Colunga

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Alejandro Colunga, Mexican (1948 - ) Title: Payaso (Yellow) Year: 1980 Medium: Lithograph on Arches, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 60, AP Size: 22.5 x 32 in. (57.15 ...

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1980s Surrealist Alejandro Colunga Art

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Lithograph

Autobus, Surrealist Lithograph by Alejandro Colunga
Autobus, Surrealist Lithograph by Alejandro Colunga

Autobus, Surrealist Lithograph by Alejandro Colunga

By Alejandro Colunga

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Alejandro Colunga, Mexican (1948 - ) Title: Autobus Year: 1979 Medium: Lithograph on Arches, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 110 Size: 25 x 36 in. (63.5 x 91.44 cm)

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1980s Surrealist Alejandro Colunga Art

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Lithograph

Payaso, Blue, Red and Yellow, 1980.
Payaso, Blue, Red and Yellow, 1980.

Payaso, Blue, Red and Yellow, 1980.

By Alejandro Colunga

Located in San Francisco, CA

These artwork title "Payaso blue, Red and Yellow" 1980 are the complete suite of three original lithographs by noted Mexican artist Alejandro Colunga, b.1948. They are hand signed, d...

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Late 20th Century Surrealist Alejandro Colunga Art

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Lithograph

Payaso (Blue), Surrealist Lithograph by Alejandro Colunga
Payaso (Blue), Surrealist Lithograph by Alejandro Colunga

Payaso (Blue), Surrealist Lithograph by Alejandro Colunga

By Alejandro Colunga

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Alejandro Colunga, Mexican (1948 - ) Title: Payaso (Blue) Year: 1980 Medium: Lithograph on Arches, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 60, AP Size: 22.5 x 32 in. (57.15 x ...

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1980s Surrealist Alejandro Colunga Art

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Lithograph

Payaso (Red), Surrealist Lithograph by Alejandro Colunga
Payaso (Red), Surrealist Lithograph by Alejandro Colunga

Payaso (Red), Surrealist Lithograph by Alejandro Colunga

By Alejandro Colunga

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Alejandro Colunga, Mexican (1948 - ) Title: Payaso (Red) Year: 1980 Medium: Lithograph on Arches, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 60, AP Size: 22.5 x 32 in. (57.15 x 8...

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1980s Surrealist Alejandro Colunga Art

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Lithograph

Many-Headed Man
Many-Headed Man

Many-Headed Man

By Alejandro Colunga

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Alejandro Colunga, Mexican (1948 - ) Title: Many-Headed Man Year: circa 1980 Medium: Acrylic and Mixed Media on Paper Mounted to Masonite, signed l.r. Size: 56 x 42 inches Fr...

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1980s Surrealist Alejandro Colunga Art

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Masonite, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Malabarista Haciendo su Acto Sobre un Helado de Fresa
Malabarista Haciendo su Acto Sobre un Helado de Fresa

Malabarista Haciendo su Acto Sobre un Helado de Fresa

By Alejandro Colunga

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Alejandro Colunga, Mexican (1948 - ) Title: Malabarista Haciendo su Acto Sobre un Helado de Fresa Year: 1975 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed l.r. Size: 48 in. x 63 in....

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1970s Surrealist Alejandro Colunga Art

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Oil

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Alejandro Colunga art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Alejandro Colunga art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of pink and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Alejandro Colunga in acrylic paint, lithograph, masonite and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1980s and is mostly associated with the Surrealist style. Not every interior allows for large Alejandro Colunga art, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Howard Kanovitz, Wilson McLean, and Michael Hasted. Alejandro Colunga art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $680 and tops out at $200,000, while the average work can sell for $1,400.

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