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Nicola is Nicolas Contreras. Art & Creative Director based in Argentina.
Formed as Graphic Designer and constant DIY movement participant, Nicola places great importance to disciplines crossovers as well as in comprehensive work.
Influenced by street culture and genuine search, his carreer has been built on  considering art direction as a “comprehensive doing”. From concept development, fundamental essence to its visual realisation and embodiment.
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Nicola es Nicolás Contreras. Director creativo y de arte con base en Argentina.
De formación Diseñador Gráfico y participante activo del movimiento “DIY”.
Considera fundamental el cruce entre disciplinas y cree en un hacer integral.
Influenciado por la cultura de calle y la búsqueda genuina ha ido construyendo una carrera basada en la dirección de arte como un hacer integral. Desde el desarrollo conceptual, esencia fundamental, hasta su desarrollo visual, materialización.

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CV

2023
CREATIVE & ART DIRECTION
“NINCH COMMUNICATION COMPANY”
BRAND EXPERIENCE

2022
CREATIVE DIRECTION & COMMUNICATION
“TRIMARCHI BY DOMESTIKA”
INTERNATIONAL DESIGN FESTIVAL

2021
BRAND DESIGN & ART DIRECTION
“BARRIO PUEBLO”
CYNAR & PRITTY COLAB
CULTURAL PROJECT

2018.2021
ART DIRECTION & BRAND MANAGER
“LNG FESTIVAL”
“LNG PRO”
MUSIC FESTIVAL

2018.2021
ART DIRECTION & BRAND MANAGER
“FN19/20/21”
MUSIC FESTIVAL

2019.2020
BRAND DESIGN & ART DIRECTION
“FESTIVAL CAPITAL”
MUSIC FESTIVAL

2019
ART DIRECTION
“FESTIVAL BANDERA”
MUSIC FESTIVAL

2019
CONCEPT, CURATOR, ART DIRECTION
“NON HUMAN COLLECTIVE”
ART EXHIBITION @ 220CC

2019
BRAND DESIGN & ART DIRECTION
“FESTIVAL PURA”
MUSIC FESTIVAL

2015.2018
CO FOUNDER, ART DIRECTION, BRAND MANAGER
“LUOLA”
CONCEPT STORE

2016
CURATOR & ART DIRECTION
“PIONEROS DE UN VIAJE A NINGÚN LADO”
ART EXHIBITION @ CARAFFA MUSEUM

2012.2016
CO FOUNDER, CURATOR & ART DIRECTION
KOSOVO GALLERY
STREET ART GALLERY

2014
ART DIRECTION
“OFICIO”
ARTIST RESIDENCE, CULTURAL PROJECT & SHORT FILM

2010.2014
ART DIRECTION & BRAND DESIGN
“AY MAG”
FASHION & CULTURE MAGAZINE

2007.2012
ART DIRECTION & BRAND MANAGER
“TIENDA FUENCARRAL”
LIFESTYLE STORE

2008
CO CREATOR & ART DIRECTION
“RANDOM”
NIGHT CLUB

2008
CO CREATOR & VJ
“FANGO VSLS”
VISUAL PROJECT

2003.2008
CO FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
“BRAINPATCH!”
GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO




Involved in:

Creative Direction
Art Direction
Brand Design
Concept Development
Visual Development
Art Curator



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