David Taveras was born on September 22, 1974, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. From an early age, he demonstrated a strong interest in the arts, developing a passion for artistic expression that would eventually shape his professional career as a visual artist.
After completing his early education, Taveras attended several art workshops to develop his knowledge of artistic techniques and creative processes. In 1998, he enrolled at the National School of Fine Arts in Santo Domingo, where he studied for three and a half years, strengthening his technical abilities and artistic foundation.
Following his academic training, he traveled to Italy in search of new artistic and cultural perspectives. During his travels, he explored different artistic environments and broadened his understanding of art beyond formal academic instruction.
Throughout his career, Taveras has participated in solo and collective exhibitions in the Dominican Republic and Italy. His exhibition history reflects his involvement in the Dominican artistic community and his participation in cultural initiatives celebrating visual arts and artistic collaboration.
He is a member of the Dominican College of Visual Artists (CODAP) and the UNESCO International Association of Art (IAA), organizations dedicated to supporting artists and promoting artistic and cultural development.
Education and Training
1998 — National School of Fine Arts, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Studied for three and a half years.
Additional artistic training through workshops focused on visual arts techniques and creative processes.
Artistic and cultural studies through travel and independent learning in Italy.
Solo Exhibitions
2006 — Touching the Hiperjuicio, Lakshmi Art Gallery, Central Plaza, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
2002 — Visions in the Dark, Restaurant Pata'e Post, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Collective Exhibitions
2008 — Two Nations, UNESCO House Museum, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
2008 — Artist Day, Dominican College of Visual Artists (CODAP), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
2007 — Fantasy, María del Carmen Art Gallery, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
2007 — Joint Visual, Dominican Medical Association (AMD), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
2006 — Boulevard de la 27, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
2006 — Visual Field II, Museum of Dominican Man, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
2006 — Fiuggi Find Santo Domingo, Fiuggi, Italy.
2004 — Long Play, UNESCO House Museum, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
2004 — Artemira Art Gallery, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
2004 — Drawings, Configurations and Visual Travel, UNESCO House Museum, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
2004 — Meeting, Plaza San Isidro Air Force, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
2004 — Breaking Scheme, Fusion Rose, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
2004 — Presence: Seven Artists, VII International Book Fair, National Conservatory of Music, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
2004 — 150 Artists for Progress, Town Hall, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
2004 — Fine Artists with Jimaní, Dominican College of Visual Artists (CODAP), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
2004 — Opening of Lakshmi Gallery, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
2003 — Tribute to Ramón Oviedo and Milán Suero, Dominican College of Visual Artists (CODAP), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
2003 — Posthumous Tribute to Humberto Soto Ricard, Palace of Fine Arts, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
2003 — Agriculture and Nature (JAD), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Professional Affiliations
Dominican College of Visual Artists (CODAP), Dominican Republic.
International Association of Art (IAA), UNESCO.
Spanish
David Taveras nació el 22 de septiembre de 1974 en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana. Desde temprana edad manifestó un profundo interés por las artes, desarrollando una pasión por la expresión artística que posteriormente definiría su trayectoria profesional como artista visual.
Después de completar sus estudios iniciales, Taveras asistió a diversos talleres de arte con el propósito de adquirir conocimientos sobre técnicas y procedimientos artísticos. En 1998 ingresó a la Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes de Santo Domingo, donde estudió durante tres años y medio, fortaleciendo sus habilidades técnicas y su formación artística.
Tras esta experiencia académica, viajó a Italia en busca de nuevos horizontes artísticos y culturales. Durante sus viajes exploró distintos ambientes creativos y amplió su comprensión del arte más allá de la enseñanza académica tradicional.
A lo largo de su carrera, Taveras ha participado en exposiciones individuales y colectivas en República Dominicana e Italia. Su trayectoria expositiva refleja su participación activa en la comunidad artística dominicana y su colaboración en iniciativas culturales dedicadas a promover las artes visuales.
Es miembro del Colegio Dominicano de Artistas Plásticos (CODAP) y de la Asociación Internacional de Artes Plásticas (IAA) de la UNESCO, organizaciones dedicadas al apoyo de los artistas y al desarrollo artístico y cultural.
Educación y Formación
1998 — Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana. Estudios durante tres años y medio.
Formación artística complementaria mediante talleres especializados en técnicas y procedimientos de las artes visuales.
Ampliación de conocimientos artísticos y culturales mediante viajes y aprendizaje independiente en Italia.
Exposiciones Individuales
2006 — Touching the Hiperjuicio, Galería de Arte Lakshmi, Plaza Central, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.
2002 — Visions in the Dark, Restaurante Pata'e Post, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.
Exposiciones Colectivas
2008 — Two Nations, Casa Museo de la UNESCO, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.
2008 — Día del Artista, Colegio Dominicano de Artistas Plásticos (CODAP), Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.
2007 — Fantasy, Galería de Arte María del Carmen, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.
2007 — Joint Visual, Asociación Médica Dominicana (AMD), Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.
2006 — Boulevard de la 27, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.
2006 — Visual Field II, Museo del Hombre Dominicano, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.
2006 — Fiuggi Find Santo Domingo, Fiuggi, Italia.
2004 — Long Play, Casa Museo de la UNESCO, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.
2004 — Galería de Arte Artemira, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.
2004 — Drawings, Configurations and Visual Travel, Casa Museo de la UNESCO, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.
2004 — Meeting, Plaza San Isidro de la Fuerza Aérea, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.
2004 — Breaking Scheme, Fusion Rose, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.
2004 — Presence: Seven Artists, VII Feria Internacional del Libro, Conservatorio Nacional de Música, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.
2004 — 150 Artists for Progress, Ayuntamiento, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.
2004 — Fine Artists with Jimaní, Colegio Dominicano de Artistas Plásticos (CODAP), Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.
2004 — Inauguración de la Galería Lakshmi, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.
2003 — Homenaje a Ramón Oviedo y Milán Suero, Colegio Dominicano de Artistas Plásticos (CODAP), Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.
2003 — Homenaje Póstumo a Humberto Soto Ricard, Palacio de Bellas Artes, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.
2003 — Agricultura y Naturaleza (JAD), Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.
Afiliaciones Profesionales
Colegio Dominicano de Artistas Plásticos (CODAP), República Dominicana.
Asociación Internacional de Artes Plásticas (IAA), UNESCO.
