Alejandro Caiazza (b. 1972) is an Argentine-born, New York–based mixed-media artist known for his raw, folk-influenced Neo-Expressionist and Art Brut style. His work blends whimsical, childlike imagery with darker psychological and social undertones, often exploring themes of human behavior, migration, and identity. Born in Santa Fe, Argentina, and raised in Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela, Caiazza initially studied architecture and fine arts at the José María Vargas University in Caracas.
In 2000, he traveled to France and enrolled at the École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he met his mentor, the artist Ouanes Amor. He later left the institution to pursue an independent, self-directed path, rejecting conventional academic frameworks in favor of a self-taught approach. While in Europe, he began exhibiting at La Galerie Satellite in Paris, which led to further exhibitions in cities such as Rome and in Japan. Before fully dedicating himself to art, Caiazza held various jobs: in Venezuela, he worked as a laborer in a metalworking factory, and in Paris, he supported himself as a commis de cuisine in restaurants and cafés.
In 2009, he moved to the United States, where he currently lives and works in New York City. His work has been exhibited in galleries such as Van Der Plas Gallery and continues to evolve through experimentation with collage, texture, and found materials. Today, Caiazza dedicates himself exclusively to his artistic practice.
