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Mateo Blanco

Mateo Blanco is a Colombian-American artist whose work has been exhibited throughout the United States and internationally. Known for his innovative interpretations of the American flag and his use of unconventional materials, Blanco explores themes of freedom, identity, history, memory, and cultural connection. His work is included in museum collections across the United States and has become particularly recognized for its reimagining of the American flag as a symbol of unity, diversity, resilience, and freedom.

Artist Mateo Blanco donates Rockefeller Flag to The Casements for permanent display

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Rockefeller Flag by Mateo Blanco, a textured black American-flag painting in a black frame.

American artist Mateo Blanco has donated his original painting Rockefeller Flag to The Casements, ensuring the work will remain permanently at the historic Ormond Beach residence where John D. Rockefeller spent the final years of his life. Created specifically for The American Legacy exhibition celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, Rockefeller Flag will now become a lasting part of The Casements, giving visitors the opportunity to experience the contemporary work alongside the history and legacy of one of America’s most influential industrialists.

Mateo Blanco Reimagines the Statue of Liberty Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary, a Meditation on Freedom and Identity

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Close-up of the Statue of Liberty's crown, robe and hand holding the tablet, photographed by Mateo Blanco.

As America approaches its historic 250th anniversary, artist Mateo Blanco offers a striking new perspective on one of the nation’s most iconic symbols. In The Pursuing of Freedom, Blanco moves beyond the familiar image of the Statue of Liberty to reveal intimate details rarely seen by the public, transforming the monument into a powerful meditation on freedom, identity, and the enduring promise of the American experience. Now on view at the Armory Art Center in Palm Beach, the exhibition invites audiences to reconsider a symbol they thought they knew.

For the 250th Anniversary of the United States, the American Flag Becomes Water in Maine Through Mateo Blanco’s Poetic Vision

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Silver Falls Flag by Mateo Blanco on a white wall, with silver stars and long threads beside a man in a dark suit.

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, world-renowned artist Mateo Blanco presents Silver Falls Flag (2026), a textile work that offers a quietly powerful meditation on one of the nation’s most enduring symbols. Unveiled at a moment of reflection, the work departs from the fixed geometry of the American flag and instead imagines it in motion—its stars no longer suspended in stillness, but descending, dissolving, and flowing as if carried by water. In Blanco’s hands, the flag becomes a cascade of silver threads, evoking waterfalls and the continuous rhythms of the natural world.

Own a Piece of American Art History: Mateo Blanco’s Museum-Exhibited Textile Flag Debuts at Palm Beach Modern Auctions

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Mateo Blanco’s Vigilance, Perseverance, and Justice (2023), a red, white and blue textile U.S. flag in a white frame.

For the first time ever, collectors will have the extraordinary opportunity to acquire a museum-exhibited work by internationally acclaimed artist Mateo Blanco. His celebrated textile flag, Vigilance, Perseverance, and Justice (2023), will be offered at Palm Beach Auctions on November 15, 2025—marking a historic debut on the secondary market.

Mateo Blanco Builds Cross-Cultural Legacy Through Art and Collecting

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Mateo Blanco resting an arm on a red sofa, with framed artworks behind him.

Mateo Blanco is weaving a legacy that transcends borders—both in the art he creates and the masterpieces he collects. Known for transforming everyday materials into powerful flag artworks now housed in major American museums, Blanco is also building a remarkable private collection of Latin American art that honors his heritage. With works by legends like Fernando Botero and Débora Arango, and a new focus on American artists, his collection tells a deeply personal story of identity, culture, and evolution.

Mateo Blanco’s Born of Two Lands Flag to Make Bold Debut at Museum of Art – DeLand

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Mateo Blanco smiling in profile in front of an American flag design.

Mateo Blanco’s latest masterpiece ‘Born of Two Lands Flag’ is more than just a work of art—it’s a bold statement on identity, heritage, and resilience. Crafted from natural dyes and Colombian textiles, the flag carries a striking scar at its center, mirroring the artist’s own journey of survival and self-discovery. As it prepares to debut at the Museum of Art – DeLand, this extraordinary piece invites viewers to reflect on what it truly means to belong.

Hundreds Attend Exhibition of Internationally Acclaimed Artist Mateo Blanco at The Butler Institute of American Art

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Mateo Blanco smiling in profile in front of an American flag design.

Hundreds of art enthusiasts have gathered at The Butler Institute of American Art to witness the captivating exhibition of internationally acclaimed artist Mateo Blanco. Known for his innovative use of materials and thought-provoking works, Blanco’s latest collection, which features striking interpretations of the American flag, has drawn widespread attention. The exhibition, running from September 29 to December 1, celebrates the diversity and unity that define America, inviting viewers to reflect on the essence of identity, heritage, and patriotism. Visitors have been eager to experience the artistry of Blanco, whose work transcends traditional boundaries.

In Celebration of the American Spirit: Boca Raton Museum of Art Presents a Special Presentation & Workshop on American Flags by Mateo Blanco

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A man holding a framed American flag artwork in front of a leafy hedge.

2024 marks a pivotal year in American society and at the Boca Raton Museum of Art as they celebrate their 75th anniversary. To ignite the American spirit, the Museum proudly welcomes artist Mateo Blanco. Known for his unique renditions of the American flag using uncommon textiles and materials, Blanco will present another artistic twist on “Old Glory” at the Boca Raton Museum of Art in celebration of Labor Day. On Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 12:00 to 4:00 pm, Blanco will host an in-gallery workshop, Creation Station, where visitors are invited to create their own personalized American flag art.

Museum of Art in DeLand Showcases Mateo Blanco’s ‘Hopi Girl’ Sculpture

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Hopi Girl by Mateo Blanco, a seated rope figure displayed among paintings in a museum gallery.

Renowned American artist Mateo Blanco is known for taking the ordinary and making it extraordinary! Now, visitors to the Museum of Art – DeLand have the chance to see one of his well-known pieces in person. Blanco’s “Hopi Girl” is on display from March 15 through July 14, 2024, as part of the museum’s exhibition, “The Figure: Selections from the Permanent Collection.” The piece features a young Hopi girl created entirely out of recycled rope Blanco found while sitting on a Florida beach.

HOLLYWOOD BY MATEO BLANCO – Celebrating 100 Years of the Original Marker for La La Land 

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A person in a black shirt stands beside Mateo Blanco's Hollywood word artwork.

Mateo Blanco, a Colombian American artist who lives in Miami, has had a longtime interest in expressing the lure of Hollywood. He has explored the power of the image and fame in his highly original portraits of  iconic screen sirens like Jennifer Lawrence, whose portrait he recreated using peanuts, Madonna, Dolly Parton and many Marvel superheroes, Avatar characters  as well as beloved Star War characters.

In his latest piece, HOLLYWOOD BY MATEO BLANCO, we can see how the stark white background gives power to the image: white, the color of Marilyn Monroe’s dress; white, the color of the lights that shine and make movies possible; white, the first word uttered when the director begins to shoot; white, the color of the gleaming smiles, the diamonds, the very screen on which all our dreams and movies are projected.