Jorge Alderete, Mexico (2015)
He graduated from the School of Fine Arts in the Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina, as a Designer in Visual Communication. His work has been published in several specialized...
Read full biographyHe graduated from the School of Fine Arts in the Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina, as a Designer in Visual Communication.
His work has been published in several specialized anthologies for example: Illustration Now! and Latin American Graphic Design (Taschen). He is the co-owner of the independent record label Isotonic Records, specialized in instrumental rock. He has designed around 80 albums for bands from Argentina, Mexico, USA Spain, Finland, Greece, Peru, Italy, France, among others.
His work has been exhibited in many galleries around the world, in Mexico he also exhibited at the Museum of the City, Museum of Modern Art and National Museum of Cultures.
In 2009 he joined up with Clarisa Moura to open Vertigo Gallery, with exhibits focused in design and Illustration.
Publications
Sonorama
(2010)
- Jorge Alderete
La Caja de Cerillos
A book compiling 20 years of work by illustrator and designer Jorge Alderete, linked to the underground scene of national and international rock.
Black is Beltza
(2015)
- Fermin Muguruza,
- Harkaitz Cano,
- Jorge Alderete
Bang Ediciones (Spain, France), La Caja de Cerillos (Mexico), Rey Naranjo( Colombia), Moebius (Argentina), Rocket Music (Japan), Talka (Basque Coutry)
1965, the Giants of Pamplona was invited to march in New York. But not everyone can quit: because of racial discrimination, the US authorities prohibit the participation of the two black giants. From this historical fact, Black is beltza tells the story of Manex who launches into a long journey that will witness key events in history: the murder of Malcolm X, the eccentricities of the characters in the Factory, the Black Panthers, the proto-hippie psychedelia of early rock festival.
Je Suis Monsieur Tout-Le-Monde / I'm a Nobody / Yo Soy un Don Nadie
(2008)
- Jorge Alderete
Black Cat Bones
The book is the result of many, many nights of beers and rock. Thus was born another project of Dr. Alderete, music fan and grand imam of characters of the night. A book of portraits and much more than portraits. People, friends ... the usual and occasionally. A book to show once again that the "do it yourself", is still alive.
Otro Yo
(2010)
- Jorge Alderete
Ediciones Acapulco
Ediciones Acapulco makes a selection of several drawings taken directly from personal notebooks of Dr. Alderete. Ciudadosamente edited, designed, printed and bound, this book can enjoy the daily drawings of this unique artist. Discover the hidden power of these books, practice. With texts by Clarisa Moura, Hoa Hakananai'a, and Dr. Alderete.
Exhibitions
Tike’a Rapa Nui and the South Pacific Islands
2013
Museo Antropológico P. Sebastián Englert, Easter Island
National Museum of Cultures, Mexico City
The exhibition is the result of years of Oceania graphic, history, anthropology and ethnographic research, in particular Rapa Nui culture. It is also a personal tribute to great artists such as William Hodges, Gaspard Duchy of Vancy, Pierre Loti, etc. who built the first images that the Western world would know of the South Pacific Islands.
Where there is fire, we bring Gasoline
2012
Casino Metropolitano, Mexico City
In the last decade, the recovery of drawing in contemporary artistic production has become the re-valuation of this practice as a democratic language insubordinable. The overflow of this visibility has also watering of other areas such as illustration and graphic design, as well as extensive development in areas of popular culture.
Panic Attack!
2013
Panico Gallery, Buenos Aires
Display album covers by Dr. Alderete With this exhibition this new skate kulture space opens in Buenos Aires, created by members of Massacre and the brothers Valle Garcia. They presented for the first time some of the work done by Dr. Alderete for bands like the Fabulous Cadillacs, Andres Calamaro, Lost Acapulco, Twin Tones, Sound Black Rooster, The Mutants, etc.
Lectures
What drives you?
(2012)
- Y Conference, AIGA San Diego, USA
Excuses to Design
(2011)
- Trimarchi, Mar del Plata, Argentina
Other Professional Activities
Member of Sonido Gallo Negro band
2010 – 2016
General Editor, Korero Books London
2010 – 2013
Jury The Mohawk Show 12
2012 – 2012
Jury 1st International Prize Interactive Animated Book in Spanish Paula Benavides
2011 – 2011
Jury XX National Poster Contest “Invitemos a Leer” , CONACULTA Mexico
2008 – 2008