I’m Guillermo Cárdenas Fischer, a multidisciplinary visual artist and educator based in Madrid. I lead Casa 4 Madrid as Director, developing cultural projects, exhibitions, and art workshops, while fostering communities through events like Clínica de Arte and ongoing cultural initiatives. My practice spans painting, illustration, and curatorial projects, with international exhibitions and collaborations that explore the interplay between art, culture, and society. I’ve trained and worked across several continents—RISD, Sydney College of the Arts, La Fábrica, and Casas 4 in Bogotá and Madrid—building a career that blends creation with pedagogy and cultural management. I’m passionate about cross-cultural exchange, creating spaces for artists to grow, and mentoring the next generation of makers through teaching and cultural leadership roles.…

Guillermo Cárdenas Fischer

I’m Guillermo Cárdenas Fischer, a multidisciplinary visual artist and educator based in Madrid. I lead Casa 4 Madrid as Director, developing cultural projects, exhibitions, and art workshops, while fostering communities through events like Clínica de Arte and ongoing cultural initiatives. My practice spans painting, illustration, and curatorial projects, with international exhibitions and collaborations that explore the interplay between art, culture, and society. I’ve trained and worked across several continents—RISD, Sydney College of the Arts, La Fábrica, and Casas 4 in Bogotá and Madrid—building a career that blends creation with pedagogy and cultural management. I’m passionate about cross-cultural exchange, creating spaces for artists to grow, and mentoring the next generation of makers through teaching and cultural leadership roles.…

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I’m Guillermo Cárdenas Fischer, a multidisciplinary visual artist and educator based in Madrid. I lead Casa 4 Madrid as Director, developing cultural projects, exhibitions, and art workshops, while fostering communities through events like Clínica de Arte and ongoing cultural initiatives. My practice spans painting, illustration, and curatorial projects, with international exhibitions and collaborations that explore the interplay between art, culture, and society.

I’ve trained and worked across several continents—RISD, Sydney College of the Arts, La Fábrica, and Casas 4 in Bogotá and Madrid—building a career that blends creation with pedagogy and cultural management. I’m passionate about cross-cultural exchange, creating spaces for artists to grow, and mentoring the next generation of makers through teaching and cultural leadership roles.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Director and Cultural Management at Casa 4 Madrid
January 1, 2023 - Present
Cultural projects, exhibitions, art workshops. 2023 - “Clínicas de Arte”, Workshops for professional artists who are looking into the advancement of their creative processes. 2024 - 2026.
Internship at La Fábrica, Fundación Contemporánea Observatorio de la Cultura
April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Internship at the cultural observatory with light project coordination and research tasks.
Art Teacher and Art Consultant at Estudio 48
November 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Art instruction and consultancy for artistic projects and program development.
Founder and Director at Casa 4 Bogotá
January 1, 2017 - Present
Founder and Director of the cultural house, CASA 4.
Tenure Professor, Fine Arts Program; Coordinator of the Visual Arts Area; Coordinator of the Master in Fine Arts (MAP) at Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano
January 1, 2011 - June 30, 2020
Teaching responsibilities and program coordination; creator and founder of the MAP.
Creator and founder of the MAP at Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015
Teacher, Fine Arts Department at Universidad de los Andes
August 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Teacher at the Fine Arts Department
Free Drawing Teacher in Architecture at Isthmus, Escuela de Arquitectura y Diseño de América Latina y El Caribe
February 1, 2011 - June 30, 2011
Dibujo libre (Free Drawing) teacher in Architecture
Painting Teacher, Master in Studio Art (MSA), Painting Department at The University of Sydney, SCA, Postgraduate
April 1, 2007 - June 30, 2009
Painting teacher for the Master in Studio Art program
Painting Teacher, Painting Introduction at The University of Sydney, SCA, Undergrad
March 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Painting Introduction course for undergraduates
Technical Supervisor, Painting Studios at The University of Sydney, SCA
March 1, 2006 - June 30, 2006
Technical supervision of painting studios
Teacher, Fine Arts Department at Universidad de los Andes
August 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Teacher at the Fine Arts Department
Teacher, Fine Arts Department at Universidad de los Andes
August 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
Teacher at the Fine Arts Department
Teacher, Arts Faculty at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
August 1, 1997 - June 30, 2000
Teacher at the Arts Faculty
Internship at La Fábrica, Fundación Contemporánea
April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Internship with Observatorio de la Cultura, contributing to research, curatorial planning and cultural sector analysis.
Tenure Professor, Fine Arts Program; Visual Arts Area Coordinator; MAP Coordinator at Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano
January 1, 2011 - June 30, 2020
Tenure Professor in the Fine Arts Program; coordinated Visual Arts Area and the Master in Fine Arts (MAP). Creator and founder of the MAP.
Dibujo libre (Free Drawing) Teacher at Isthmus, Escuela de Arquitectura y Diseño de América Latina y El Caribe
February 1, 2011 - June 30, 2011
Teaching Free Drawing for Architects; elective courses.
Painting Teacher; Master in Studio Art (MSA) at The University of Sydney, SCA
April 1, 2007 - June 30, 2009
Postgraduate painting instruction; MSA program.
Painting Teacher; Painting Introduction (Undergraduate) at The University of Sydney, SCA
March 1, 2008 - June 30, 2008
Undergraduate painting courses; introductory module.
Painter/Art Teacher at Universidad de los Andes
August 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Painting teacher in Fine Arts Department.
Internship at La Fábrica, Observatorio de la Cultura
April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Internship in cultural management and cultural observatory activities.
Tenure Professor, Fine Arts Program; Visual Arts Area Coordinator; MAP Founder at Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano
January 1, 2011 - June 30, 2020
Tenure professor in the Fine Arts program; Coordinator of the Visual Arts Area; Founder of the Master in Fine Arts (MAP) program.
Coordinator of the Master in Fine Arts (MAP) at Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Coordinator of the Master in Fine Arts (MAP) program.
Free Drawing Teacher at Isthmus, Escuela de Arquitectura y Diseño de América Latina y El Caribe
February 1, 2011 - June 30, 2011
Free Drawing (Dibujo libre) teacher for Architecture students.
Painting Teacher, Master in Studio Art at The University of Sydney, SCA
April 1, 2007 - June 30, 2009
Painting instruction for the Master in Studio Art (MSA) program.
Painting Teacher, Painting Introduction, Undergraduate at The University of Sydney, SCA
March 1, 2008 - June 30, 2008
Painting introduction course for undergraduate program.
Painting Teacher, Painting Introduction, Undergraduate at The University of Sydney, SCA
February 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Painting introduction elective for undergraduate students.
Degree Projects Jury at Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano
November 1, 2010 - Present
Jury for degree projects across programs.
Degree Projects Jury at Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano
November 1, 2011 - Present
Jury for degree projects across programs.
Degree Projects Jury at Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano
May 1, 2012 - May 1, 2018
Jury for degree projects across programs.
Jury for Jóvenes Talentos (Young Talents) at ICETEX
January 1, 2013 - Present
Jury for Jóvenes Talentos program.
Jury for Jóvenes Talentos (Young Talents) at ICETEX
January 1, 2011 - Present
Jury for Jóvenes Talentos program.
Jury for Professor's Position at Universidad del Tolima
May 1, 2012 - Present
Jury for professor's position.
Jury for Professor's Position at Universidad del Atlántico
October 1, 2011 - Present
Jury for professor's position.
Director and Cultural Manager at Casa 4 Madrid
January 1, 2023 - Present
Director and Cultural Management; responsible for cultural projects, exhibitions, and art workshops, including Clínicas de Arte (2023–2024) and ongoing development of Casa 4 Madrid.
Intern at La Fábrica, Fundación Contemporánea, Observatorio de la Cultura
April 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Internship contributing to cultural projects and research; April–June 2023.
Tenure Professor, MAP Coordinator at Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano
January 1, 2011 - June 1, 2020
Tenure Professor in the Fine Arts Program; Coordinator of the Visual Arts Area; Coordinator of the Master in Fine Arts (MAP); Creator and founder of MAP.
Painting Teacher, Master in Studio Art (MSA) at The University of Sydney, SCA
April 1, 2007 - June 1, 2009
Postgraduate painting teacher; Painting Department.
Painting Teacher, Introduction to Painting (Undergrad) at The University of Sydney, SCA
March 1, 2008 - June 1, 2008
Undergraduate painting course instructor; March–June 2008.
Painting Teacher, Introduction to Painting (Elective) at The University of Sydney, SCA
February 1, 2007 - December 1, 2007
Painting introduction course; February–December 2007.
Teacher, Fine Arts Department at Universidad de los Andes
August 1, 2003 - December 1, 2004
Teacher in the Fine Arts Department; August 2003 – December 2004.

Education

Master in Cultural Management at La Fábrica, Fundación Contemporánea, Madrid, España
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
PhD, Visual Arts at Sydney College of the Arts, University of Sydney
January 1, 2010 - April 11, 2026
BFA in Illustration at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 1995
RISD in France at RISD in France
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
Photography, Winter Session at Speos, Photographic Institute
January 11, 2030 - April 11, 2026
Master in Cultural Management at La Fábrica, Fundación Contemporánea, Madrid, España
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
PhD in Visual Arts at Sydney College of the Arts, University of Sydney
January 1, 2010 - April 11, 2026
BFA in Illustration at Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI, USA
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 1995
Photography at Speos, Photographic Institute, Paris, France
January 11, 2030 - April 11, 2026
RISD in France at RISD in France
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994
PhD in Visual Arts at Sydney College of the Arts, University of Sydney
January 1, 2010 - April 12, 2026
Master in Cultural Management at La Fábrica, Fundación Contemporánea
January 1, 2023 - April 12, 2026
BFA in Illustration at Rhode Island School of Design
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 1995
Photography (Winter Session) at Speos, Photographic Institute
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026
RISD in France program at RISD in France
January 1, 1994 - April 12, 2026
Master in Cultural Management at La Fábrica, Fundación Contemporánea, Madrid, Spain
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
PhD in Visual Arts at University of Sydney, Sydney College of the Arts
January 1, 2010 - April 19, 2026
BFA in Illustration at Rhode Island School of Design
July 1, 1995 - July 1, 1995
Photography at Speos, Photographic Institute
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026
RISD in France at RISD in France
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994

Qualifications

Photoshop
April 11, 2026 - April 11, 2026
Maestría en Gestión Cultural
September 5, 2022 - March 24, 2023
Fundacion Contemporanea, La Fábrica, Madrid
BFA Illustration
September 3, 1990 - June 3, 1995
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, R.I., USA
Maestría en Gestión Cultural
September 5, 2022 - March 24, 2023
Fundación Contemporánea, La Fábrica, Madrid, Spain

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other