Art Exhibitions
NOV 2025 – current
The Bund Swatch Store Shanghai
Selected Artist
“Chromatic Concentric Rhythm Series 1:16“
Selected for the opening of Swatch’s newly reimagined store on The Bund, Shanghai, to adorn the store’s VIP room, along artworks from The Swatch Art Peace Hotel collection, bringing art and colour to the historic landmark.
The Bund Swatch Store, Shanghai, China
dec 2024 – Current
The Swatch Store One Bangkok
Selected Artist
“Colours of Venezuela”
Displayed for the opening of Swatch’s world ‘s biggest store, in Bangkok-Thailand, along artworks from the Swatch Art Peace Hotel collection. This unique piece was created for Swatch to represent Venezuela at the World Expo Dubai 2020.
Swatch One Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
nov 2025
The Substation Art Sale 2025
Selected Artist
“Chromatic Circular Rhythm Concentric Series 1:8 “
Selected to support The Substation’s broad community of artists and raise funds for their year-round commissioning program, The Substation Art Sale features works from emerging and established artists.
The Substation, Newport, VIC, Australia
NOV 2025
The Swatch Art Peace Hotel VIP Open Studio
Solo Show
“Chromatic Blue“
Curated exhibition of new works including acrylic paint Op-art, moiré series, Money-Op-art works, developed while an artist in residence at The Swatch Art Peace Hotel, 2025.
The Swatch Art Peace Hotel, Shanghai, China
May – oct 2025
Ágatha Ruiz De La Prada Fashion Store
Solo Show
“Serie Ritmo Moiré Concéntrico Cromático 1:1“
Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada, fashion’s queen of colour and joy, invited almenardiaz to be the first artist displayed in her new store, with a series of works from his “Ritmo Cromático” collection.
Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada, Madrid, Spain
Jun 2025
Zurich Art Weekend
Selected Artist
“Pride-note Series: Life, Healing, Energy, Nature, Serenity and Spirit“
almenardiaz’s unique mix between Op-art and Art Fiduciaire polyptych, created while an artist in residence for the Swatch Art Peace Hotel, 2023. Selected by The Swatch Art Peace Hotel to bring the creative expressions of nine former artists-in-residence from across the globe to the forefront of Zurich’s highly anticipated artistic event.
The Peterhof, Zürich, Switzerland
nov – dec 2024
The Substation Art Sale 2024
Selected Artist
“Chromatic Curve Rhythm Series“
Selected to supportThe Substation Art Sale, designed to celebrate and support their multi-art form community of artists and raise funds for their year-round commissioning program, features 80+ artworks for sale from 50+ emerging and established artists.
The Substation, Newport, VIC, Australia
oct – dec 2024
Kaleidoscope III
Artist Finalist
“Chromatic Rhythm Linear Series“
Selected for the Belconnen Arts Centre’s Kaleidoscope III to celebrate uniqueness, diversity of perspectives, lived experiences, and shared ambitions that their LGBTQIA+ community embodies. Diversity and inclusion are not just values, they are the essence of this exhibition. They are the threads that connect, provoke dialogue, and create magic.
Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen, ACT, Australia
Sep – oct 2024
ARTE PULSANTE. Madrid Welcomes Shanghai
Selected Artist
“Pride-note Series: Life, Healing, Energy, Nature, Serenity and Spirit“
almenardiaz’s unique mix between Op-art and Art Fiduciaire polyptych, created while an artist in residence for the Swatch Art Peace Hotel, 2023. Selected for an exhibition of works from 25 Spanish or Hispanic artists who have lived the experience of the artistic residencies of the Swatch Art Peace Hotel.
Espacio Cultural Serrería Belga, Madrid, Spain
Nov – Dec 2023
The Substation Art Sale 2023
Selected Artist
“Chromatic Circular Rhythm Concentric Series 1:8 “
Selected to support The Substation’s broad community of artists and raise funds for their year-round commissioning program, The Substation Art Sale features over 60 works for sale from emerging and established artists.
The Substation, Newport, VIC, Australia
Oct – Nov 2023
Kaleidoscope II
Artist Finalist
“Chromatic Circular Rhythm Concentric Series“
Belconnen Arts Centre’s Kaleidoscope II celebrates uniqueness, diversity of perspectives, lived experiences, and shared ambitions. Diversity and inclusion are not just values, they are the essence of this exhibition. They are the threads that connect, provoke dialogue, and create magic.
Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen, ACT, Australia
Sep – Nov 2023
Hazelhurst Art on Paper Award 2023
Artist Finalist
“Chromatic Linear Rhythm Series“
Selected for the biennial Hazelhurst Art on Paper Award, a significant Australian exhibition that aims to elevate the status of work on paper while supporting and promoting artists working with this medium.
Hazelhurst Arts Centre, Gymea, NSW, Australia
Aug 2023
Love is Love at the Locarno Film Festival
Selected Artist
“Pride-note Series: Life, Healing, Energy, Nature, Serenity and Spirit“
almenardiaz’s unique mix between Op-art and Art Fiduciaire polyptych, created while an artist in residence for the Swatch Art Peace Hotel, 2023.
BaseCamp – Locarno Film Festival campus, Locarno, Switzerland
may 2023
IDAHOBIT Day 2023
Commissioned Artist
“Chromatic Concentric Times Sequences Series“
almenardiaz portrays a visual journey in which a rhythmic chromaticism, inspired by each colour of the Progress Pride flag, represents the people of the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies.
Hobsons Bay City Council, Altona, VIC, Australia
APR – NOV 2022
Swatch at Biennale Arte in Venice 2022
Selected Artist
“Colours of Venezuela“
Displayed next to the Swatch Faces 2022 exhibition from The Swatch Art Peace Hotel, this unique piece was created for Swatch to represent Venezuela at the World Expo Dubai 2020.
Sale d’Armi – Arsenale di Venezia, Venice, Italy
Mar -Apr 2022
Reconstructing Fragments
Selected Artist
“Fragmentation Series“
almenardiaz reflects on this year’s Cultural Diversity Week theme, ‘Connecting Through Culture,’ and the multiculturalism which is the core part of our identity, character and way of life.
Woods Street Arts Space, Laverton, VIC, Australia
feb – mar 2022
Chromatic Rhythms Solo Exhibition
Solo show
almenardiaz’s first solo exhibition of original creations following his investigation in chromatics and their integration with linear patterns, based on different composition techniques including the series: “Linear Rhythmic“, “Concentric Rhythmic” and “Aurora Rhythmic“.
Ladder Art Space, Kew, VIC, Australia
Dec 2021 – Jan 2022
The East Gippsland Art Gallery 2021 Small Artwork Prize
Artist Finalist
“Hippocampus – Chromatic Aurora – Ecosystem Series“
Selected for the East Gippsland Art Gallery Small Artwork Prize amongst artworks from all over Australia, Aotearoa/New Zealand, the UK and South Africa.
East Gippsland Art Gallery, Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia
ocT – nov 2021
The PCA 2021 Print Commission on Show
Selected Artist
“Chromatic Linear Rhythm Series“
Gallery Central at North Metropolitan TAFE Perth aims to build a permanent collection of visual artworks for the cultural enrichment of its student body, staff and wider community.
Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts , Townsville, QLD, Australia
SEPT – oct 2021
The 2021 Geelong Acquisitive Print Awards
Artist Finalist
“Chromatic Circular Rhythm Concentric Series 1:8“
The Geelong Acquisitive Print Awards continues a long tradition of prize exhibitions staged by Geelong Gallery and reflect a longstanding commitment to the acquisition and display of prints.
Geelong Gallery, Geelong, VIC, Australia
SEPT – oct 2021
The PCA 2021 Print Commission on Show
Selected Artist
“Chromatic Linear Rhythm Series“
Praxis Artspace is an independently run contemporary gallery and supports Australian artists at all stages of their career, and present artworks at the forefront of contemporary practice.
Praxis Artspace, Bowden, SA, Australia
SEPT – oct 2021
The PCA 2021 Print Commission on Show
Selected Artist
“Chromatic Linear Rhythm Series“
Gallery Central, located at North Metropolitan TAFE, aims to build a permanent collection of visual artworks for the cultural enrichment of its student body, staff and wider community.
Callery Central, Perth, WA, Australia
SEPT-Oct 2021
The PCA 2021 Print Commission
Commissioned Artist
“Chromatic Linear Rhythm Series“
The Print Council of Australia (PCA) is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes contemporary fine art printmaking. Commissioned artworks are housed in the State Library of Victoria and Print Council’s archives.
Fitzroy Town Hall, Fitzroy, VIC, Australia
Jun – Jul 2021
Brunswick Street Gallery Fifty Squared Art Prize 2021
Selected Artist
“Chromatic Circular Rhythm Series”
The 2021 Brunswick Street Gallery Fifty Squared Art Prize displays artists at all stages of their career, from emerging to established, practicing throughout Australia and beyond are showcased.
Brunswick Street Gallery, Fitzroy, VIC, Australia