Contemporary Artist Rosana Auqué
Are balloons full of helium? – No, they’re full of soul.
Rosana’s first ready made. Exhibited in Miami Art Basel 2022
Paintings by Rosana Auqué
In this section you can see the art paintings of Rosana Auqué.
Rosana’s online gallery is full of wonderful pieces to discover. Here you will find artworks that go as far as her very origins, as well as her newest collections.
Rosana Auqué has exhibited her works internationally, with shows in New York, Milan, Miami, and Santa Marta.
Here you will find information about the exhibitions that Rosana Auqué has hosted in different places.
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Contemporary Exhibitions Art by Rosana Auque
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About Rosana Auqué
Rosana is a contemporary art artist based in New York and Milan, Italy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rosana Auqué and Her Art
Who is Rosana Auqué?
Rosana Auqué is an Italo-Colombian contemporary artist based between New York and Milan. Known as “The Balloon Girl,” her art merges spirituality, fashion, and nature through luminous paintings and installations that celebrate freedom, joy, and connection. Learn more in About Rosana
Why are balloons such an important symbol in Rosana’s art?
For Rosana, balloons are metaphors of the soul—fragile yet full of vitality. They symbolize human resilience, elevation, and the ability to rise above life’s challenges. Forms of Love: Artwork by Rosana Auqué contemporary artist
What inspires Rosana Auqué’s paintings?
Her inspiration flows from nature, music, and spirituality. The skies, flowers, and human emotions become vibrant dialogues in color and form. She often paints while listening to classical music by Vivaldi or Einaudi, transforming sound into visual emotion. Visit the “bloom painting”.
Where has Rosana Auqué exhibited her work?
Rosana Auqué has exhibited her art in renowned cultural spaces across the world. Her creative journey has taken her from Barcelona and the Netherlands to Milan, Santa Marta, Florence, and New York.
In Italy, she presented her celebrated FUN collection at P’n’P Communication in Milan and collaborated with Galleria Pananti in Florence. In Colombia, she held two major shows at the Centro Cultural del Magdalena in Santa Marta. Her sculptural work was featured at Miami Art Basel 2022, and her paintings have been displayed at the Italian Cultural Institute of New York.
Her upcoming solo exhibition, “In Beauty, I am Home,” will open at The Columbus Foundation (8 E 69th St, New York) on September 17, 2025, reaffirming her international presence.
Today, several of her works belong to private collectors in Italy, Colombia, and the United States, a testament to her growing global recognition. Explore her Exhibitions
What defines Rosana Auqué’s art style?
Rosana Auqué’s art is defined by a luminous fusion of color, spirituality, and nature. Her work bridges abstract expressionism and pop energy, using balloons, skies, and flowers as universal metaphors of freedom and transcendence. Each painting conveys emotional depth while maintaining an uplifting, contemporary sensibility. Painting titled Il Giardino del Carmine
Why is Rosana Auqué considered a contemporary artist?
Rosana Auqué embodies the essence of contemporary art by blending disciplines—painting, fashion, and design—into a single poetic language. Her exploration of lightness, identity, and connection reflects today’s human experience. Recognized by Forbes, Vogue, and Times Monaco, her work speaks to a generation seeking meaning, joy, and beauty in the modern world. Press Mentions
Why is Rosana Auqué’s work considered important in today’s art scene?
Rosana Auqué’s work stands out for its emotional resonance and symbolic originality. Critics describe her as “The Balloon Girl”—an artist who transforms fragility into strength, using color as a universal language of unity. Her paintings not only delight the eye but also invite reflection on the human spirit, positioning her among the new vanguard of artists redefining Italy’s contemporary art scene (Forbes, 2024).
What themes does Rosana Auqué explore in her paintings?
Her art explores profound themes such as freedom, transformation, joy, and connection. Through recurring symbols like balloons and flowers, Rosana depicts the human journey between earth and sky — a metaphor for life’s balance between vulnerability and strength. Discover her Connection Series
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