Carlos Mare

Carlos Mare aka Mare139- 2011-2012 NYU Scholar in Residence teaching artist and lecturer about contemporary urban art and self expression. Pioneered a novel interpretation of graffiti into sculpture in 1985. Exhibited domestically and internationally in galleries and museums, notably Grand Palis in Paris, Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, El Museo del Barrio in NYC.

Most notable work of art is the award design for the annual BET Award which is given to distinguished African American musicians, athletes and entertainers. At the forefront of new media in the early 1990s was among the first to produce content for the emerging web and new media also being an outspoken advocate for inner city access to technology. In 2006 he earned the prestigious Webby Award for his work on the highly acclaimed Style Wars website.

Current projects- rebranded the Via Spiga box, Rug Design for UrPlace, Scarf design for Unrully.

Upcoming Exhibitions in London, Sweden, Los Angeles, Marakech, Paris, Dressden.