Astor Milan Salcedo was born 1969 in Madrid, Spain, as a child of Colombian parents. From early childhood on his journalistic surrounding influenced him.
After a successful career as a fashion/ portrait photographer he expanded his field of work into moving pictures. In 2009 he won the highest television award in Germany „Deutscher Fernsehpreis“ for his work on the documentary „Die Bombe“. Driven by his yearlong passion for art and the art world it became his work focus in 2012.
Astor‘s abstracts paintings and overpainted photographs center on mankind and it‘s vital relation to nature. He is fascinated with our struggle for a balanced life and our constant pursuit to reach personal happiness.
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Astor Salcedo began his career in the nineties as a fashion and portrait photographer, and travelled the world as a documentary filmmaker. In 2004 he worked as a Creative Director in the world of fashion on commercials for Hugo Boss, Gucci and Swarovski. In 2009 he won the highest award in German television, Deutscher Fernsehpreis for his documentary ‘Die Bombe’. Astor’s variety and depth of experience living in various cultures has taught him many techniques. His interdisciplinary talent frees him to express himself in numerous multi-media ways. Salcedo’s insatiable curiosity for politics, society and the arts are the sources of his inspiration. As mentioned, Astor’s foremost topic is the vital interchange between mankind and nature, which he sees as an ever-present theme in modern life. Through his work, he also explores the human struggle to find happiness, which seems to be present in every culture, but is approached and defined in countless different ways. DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 55.1 x 47.2 ins/140 x 120 cm MEDIUM: Oil on canvas -
Astor Salcedo began his career in the nineties as a fashion and portrait photographer, and travelled the world as a documentary filmmaker. In 2004 he worked as a Creative Director in the world of fashion on commercials for Hugo Boss, Gucci and Swarovski. In 2009 he won the highest award in German television, Deutscher Fernsehpreis for his documentary ‘Die Bombe’. Astor’s variety and depth of experience living in various cultures has taught him many techniques. His interdisciplinary talent frees him to express himself in numerous multi-media ways. Salcedo’s insatiable curiosity for politics, society and the arts are the sources of his inspiration. As mentioned, Astor’s foremost topic is the vital interchange between mankind and nature, which he sees as an ever-present theme in modern life. Through his work, he also explores the human struggle to find happiness, which seems to be present in every culture, but is approached and defined in countless different ways. DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 19.5 x 15.50 ins/49.5 x 39.4 cm MEDIUM: Oil on canvas -
Astor Salcedo began his career in the nineties as a fashion and portrait photographer, and travelled the world as a documentary filmmaker. In 2004 he worked as a Creative Director in the world of fashion on commercials for Hugo Boss, Gucci and Swarovski. In 2009 he won the highest award in German television, Deutscher Fernsehpreis for his documentary ‘Die Bombe’. Astor’s variety and depth of experience living in various cultures has taught him many techniques. His interdisciplinary talent frees him to express himself in numerous multi-media ways. Salcedo’s insatiable curiosity for politics, society and the arts are the sources of his inspiration. As mentioned, Astor’s foremost topic is the vital interchange between mankind and nature, which he sees as an ever-present theme in modern life. Through his work, he also explores the human struggle to find happiness, which seems to be present in every culture, but is approached and defined in countless different ways. DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 50.0 x 50.0 cm/19.7 x 19.7 ins MEDIUM: Mixed media photography -
DIMENSIONS: 18.1 x 15.0 inches MEDIUM: Oil on paper -
Astor Salcedo began his career in the nineties as a fashion and portrait photographer, and travelled the world as a documentary filmmaker. In 2004 he worked as a Creative Director in the world of fashion on commercials for Hugo Boss, Gucci and Swarovski. In 2009 he won the highest award in German television, Deutscher Fernsehpreis for his documentary ‘Die Bombe’. Astor’s variety and depth of experience living in various cultures has taught him many techniques. His interdisciplinary talent frees him to express himself in numerous multi-media ways. Salcedo’s insatiable curiosity for politics, society and the arts are the sources of his inspiration. As mentioned, Astor’s foremost topic is the vital interchange between mankind and nature, which he sees as an ever-present theme in modern life. Through his work, he also explores the human struggle to find happiness, which seems to be present in every culture, but is approached and defined in countless different ways. DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 50.0 x 60.0 cm/19.7 x 23.6 ins MEDIUM: Mixed media -
Astor Salcedo began his career in the nineties as a fashion and portrait photographer, and travelled the world as a documentary filmmaker. In 2004 he worked as a Creative Director in the world of fashion on commercials for Hugo Boss, Gucci and Swarovski. In 2009 he won the highest award in German television, Deutscher Fernsehpreis for his documentary ‘Die Bombe’. Astor’s variety and depth of experience living in various cultures has taught him many techniques. His interdisciplinary talent frees him to express himself in numerous multi-media ways. Salcedo’s insatiable curiosity for politics, society and the arts are the sources of his inspiration. As mentioned, Astor’s foremost topic is the vital interchange between mankind and nature, which he sees as an ever-present theme in modern life. Through his work, he also explores the human struggle to find happiness, which seems to be present in every culture, but is approached and defined in countless different ways. DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 19.7 x 27.0 in./ 50.0 x 68.5 cm MEDIUM: Oil on photograph -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 19.7 x 23.6 in./ 50.0 x 60.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed cotton ‘Sono’ by Astor Milan Salcedo is a series that taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 23.6 x 19.7 in./ 60.0 x 50.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed cotton ‘Sono’ by Astor Milan Salcedo is a series that taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 23.6 x 19.7 in./ 60.0 x 50.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed cotton ‘Sono’ by Astor Milan Salcedo is a series that taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 47.2 x 47.2 in./ 120.0 x 120.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed cotton ‘Sono’ by Astor Milan Salcedo is a series that taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 39.4 x 39.4 in./ 100.0 x 100.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed cotton ‘Sono’ by Astor Milan Salcedo is a series that taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 39.4 x 39.4 in./ 100.0 x 100.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed cotton ‘Sono’ by Astor Milan Salcedo is a series that taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 29.5 x 37.4 in./ 75.0 x 95.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed cotton ‘Sono’ by Astor Milan Salcedo is a series that taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 29.5 x 37.4 in./ 75.0 x 95.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed cotton ‘Sono’ by Astor Milan Salcedo is a series that taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 29.5 x 37.4 in./ 75.0 x 95.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed cotton ‘Sono’ by Astor Milan Salcedo is a series that taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 31.5 x 31.5 in./ 80.0 x 80.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed cotton ‘Sono’ by Astor Milan Salcedo is a series that taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 27.5 x 39.4 in./ 70.0 x 100.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed cotton ‘Sono’ by Astor Milan Salcedo is a series that taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 15.7 x 19.7 in./ 40.0 x 50.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed linen ‘Sono’ by Astor Milan Salcedo is a series that taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 27.5 x 39.4 in./ 70.0 x 100.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed linen ‘Sono’ by Astor Milan Salcedo is a series that taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 17.7 x 25.6 in./45.0 x 65.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed linen ‘Sono’ by Astor Milan Salcedo is a series that taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 19.7 x 25.6 in./ 50.0 x 65.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed linen ‘Sono’ by Astor Milan Salcedo is a series that taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 23.6 x 19.7 in./ 50.0 x 65.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed linen ‘Sono’ by Astor Milan Salcedo is a series that taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 27.5 x 27.5 in./70.0 x 70.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed linen ‘Sono’ by Astor Milan Salcedo is a series that taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 19.7 x 23.6 in./50.0 x 60.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed linen ‘Sono’ by Astor Milan Salcedo is a series that taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 17.7 x 25.6 in./45.0 x 65.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed linen ‘Sono’ by Astor Milan Salcedo is a series that taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 39.4 x 39.4 in./100.0 x 100.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed linen In this series ‘Sono’ Astor Milan Salcedo taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 29.5 x 37.4 in./75.0 x 95.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed linen ‘Sono’ by Astor Milan Salcedo is a series that taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 39.4 x 35.4 in./100.0 x 90.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed linen In this series ‘Sono’ Astor Milan Salcedo taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 37.4 x 29.5 in./95.0 x 75.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed linen In this series ‘Sono’ Astor Milan Salcedo taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 39.4 x 39.4 in./100.0 x 100.0 cmMEDIUM: Oil on unprimed linen In this series ‘Sono’ Astor Milan Salcedo taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 47.2 x 47.2 in./120.0 x 120.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed linen In this series ‘Sono’ Astor Milan Salcedo taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 51.1 x 47.2 in./130.0 x 120.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed linen In this series ‘Sono’ Astor Milan Salcedo taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 39.4 x 35.4 in./100.0 x 90.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed linen In this series ‘Sono’ Astor Milan Salcedo taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 55.1 x 47.2 in./140.0 x 120.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed linen In this series ‘SONO’ Astor Milan Salcedo taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 51.1 x 47.2 in./130.0 x 120.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed linen In this series ‘SONO’ Astor Milan Salcedo taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 551. x 47.2 in./140.0 x 120.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed linen In this series ‘SONO’ Astor Milan Salcedo taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 66.9 x 62.9 in./170.0 x 160.0 cm MEDIUM: Oil on unprimed linen In this series ‘SONO’ Astor Milan Salcedo taps into his own individual experiences from over the past year. Each piece has its conception in an individual emotion or expression and is the artist’s idiosyncratic attempt through colour and composition to bring these sentiments to life. Yet due to their non-representative nature, the paintings also allow the viewer to personally interpret what they see, as each painting is full of endless possibilities. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 22.0 x 22.0 in./ 55.9 x 55.9 cm MEDIUM: Mixed MediaAstor was surrounded by art and storytelling from a very young age. In the ’90s, Astor passionately pursued photography, teaching himself how to develop film, work in a darkroom and experiment with light. A prolific traveller, he immersed himself in different cultures, documenting what he saw.
From photography, Astor embarked on a career in documentary film-making, winning a prestigious television award. All the while, he was working in his spare time on his own personal art, evolving his own inimitable style.
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Astor was surrounded by art and storytelling from a very young age. In the ’90s, Astor passionately pursued photography, teaching himself how to develop film, work in a darkroom and experiment with light. A prolific traveller, he immersed himself in different cultures, documenting what he saw.
From photography, Astor embarked on a career in documentary film-making, winning a prestigious television award. All the while, he was working in his spare time on his own personal art, evolving his own inimitable style.
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 19.7 x 23.6 ins/ 50.0 x 60.0 cm MEDIUM: Mixed media -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 39.4 x 39.4 ins MEDIUM: Mixed MediaAstor applies multiple layers of brightly coloured paint with a variety of tools such as brushes, squeegees, and even his bare hands. Through his work, he invites the viewer to experience and be involved in the picture, rather than just see it.
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Astor was surrounded by art and storytelling from a very young age. In the ’90s, Astor passionately pursued photography, teaching himself how to develop film, work in a darkroom and experiment with light. A prolific traveller, he immersed himself in different cultures, documenting what he saw.
From photography, Astor embarked on a career in documentary film-making, winning a prestigious television award. All the while, he was working in his spare time on his own personal art, evolving his own inimitable style.
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 39.4 x 39.4 ins/ 100.0 x 100.0 cm MEDIUM: Mixed media -
Astor was surrounded by art and storytelling from a very young age. In the ’90s, Astor passionately pursued photography, teaching himself how to develop film, work in a darkroom and experiment with light. A prolific traveller, he immersed himself in different cultures, documenting what he saw.
From photography, Astor embarked on a career in documentary film-making, winning a prestigious television award. All the while, he was working in his spare time on his own personal art, evolving his own inimitable style.
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 39.4 x 39.4 ins/ 100.0 x 100.0 cm MEDIUM: Mixed media -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 59.1 x 55.1 in./150.0 x 140.0 cm SIGNATURE: Signed lower right MEDIUM: Oil on canvas
In Winter, Astor Milan Salcedo has used cool blue hues to depict an abstract rendering of the season. Layering rich deep turquoise, over coral and finally brilliant white, Astor has captured winter in it's many forms. -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 47.2 x 55.1 in./ 120.0 x 140.0 cm SIGNATURE: Inscribed ‘X’, lower right and inscribed verso MEDIUM: Oil on canvas -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed)39.4 x 55.1 in./100.0 x 140.0 cm SIGNATURE: Inscribed 'X' lower right and signed verso MEDIUM: Oil on canvas -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 9.4 x 11.8 in./ 24.0 x 30.0 cm MEDIUM: Mixed Media -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 47.2 x 47.2 in./ 120.0 x 120.0 cm SIGNATURE: inscribed 'X' lower right and signed verso MEDIUM: Oil on canvas -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 47.2 x 47.2 in./ 120.0 x 120.0 cm SIGNATURE: Signed ‘X’ and inscribed verso MEDIUM: Oil on canvas -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 39.4 x 39.4 in./ 100.0 x 100.0 cm SIGNATURE: Signed verso MEDIUM: Oil on canvas -
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 160 x 150 cm SIGNATURE: Signed MEDIUM: Oil on canvas