mbm gallery presents

LUMINESCENT

BY MARCOS ALVARADO

Marcos Alvarado brings to you his first official solo art exhibition in New York titled ‘Luminescent’, with the intention of emitting light to some of his personal spiritual stories, visions, feelings, & messages he transmits onto paper. For this exhibit, Alvarado chose a specific fraction of his portfolio to display, but a fraction with a wide variety of different mediums & art forms that include his originals on paper, custom fine art print-making, sculptures, home goods, & apparel.

May 12-15

25 HOWARD ST. NYC

This stunning retail building is located in the heart of SoHo, on the intersection of Howard Street and Crosby Street, between Broadway and Lafayette. The retail space boasts 20' of prime frontage and a generous 2,250 gross square feet offering unparalleled exposure, sharing the block with Rick Owens, Maison Martin Margiela and Golf Wang.

LIMITED EDITION PRINTS

THERE WILL BE TEN FEATURED ILLUSTRATIONS IN LIMITED EDITIONS OF 3 AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. EACH PRINT IS PROOFED, NUMBERED AND SIGNED BY MARCOS ALVARADO. THE EDITIONS ARE PRINTED IN LOS ANGELES WITH ARCHIVAL PIGMENT ON A 300GSM MOAB ENTRADA PAPER. ALL PRINTS ARE FINISHED WITH 2 SERIGRAPHIC TOUCH PLATES, THE ARTISTS EMBOSS LOWER LEFT AND HAND DECKLED EDGES.

PRINT SIZES: 76.2 x 101 cm / 30 X 40 in

LOWER & HIGHER REALMS

RECIPROCAL DIMENSION

4TH DIMENSION

Marcos Alvarado's “LUMINESCENT” promises to be an enthralling experience for art enthusiasts, collectors, and casual visitors alike. The exhibition is a celebration of the human experience, exploring the mysteries of the mind, body, and spirit in a way that is both deeply personal and universally accessible.

THIRD EYE SKULL

RESIN SCULPTURE WITH A LAYER LAYER OF ECO-FRIENDLY PAINT. LIMITED TO 10 EDITIONS.

81.2 x 91.4 cm / 32 x 36 in 2023

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Marcos Alvarado is an accomplished artist and designer
with a variety of talents in the visual arts space. Born and
raised in Puerto Rico, Alvarado entered the world with a
natural talent for drawing. Alvarado began to illustrate car-
toons at just 3 years old, later transcending to graffiti and
lettering in his early teens. In his late teenage years, Alvara-
do once again elevated his craft by creating realistic por-
traits and found his path to spirituality and its darker as-
pects, an experience which helped him develop his signa-
ture style he’s known for today.

Throughout his career, Alvarado has perfected a multitude
of skills to express his creativity through a variety of medi-
ums, including fine art painting, tattoo work, clothing
design, and more. Revered for his extraordinary technique,
Alvarado’s work has been commissioned by world-re-
nowned artists such as The Grateful Dead, Virgil Abloh,
Juice WRLD, Lil Durk, Trippie Redd, and many more.

In 2016, Alvarado launched his own imprint MBM, an acro-
nym for “Miracles, Beliefs, Mysteries.” Described as a
mystic visionary brand, MBM represents Alvarado’s inher-
ent ability to incorporate messages, visions, stories, and
feelings inspired by the powerful force of the universe
through artwork and clothing. Both a reflection of modern
spirituality and personal stories, Alvarado successfully
pours his life experiences onto paper, carefully transition-
ing an art piece to a garment. With customers in over 10
countries, MBM offers Alvarado’s artistic eye through
clothing, accessories, home goods, and art prints.

FOR PRESS / APPOINTMENT INQUIRES