Biolumina is an independent cultural platform rooted in Vieques, Puerto Rico, creating opportunities for artists through residency, exchange, community engagement, and international visibility. From Vieques, we connect artists, places, communities, and audiences across the Caribbean and beyond.

  • Biolumina is an independent cultural platform founded and directed by artist Marco Caridad. Through its Artist Residency, Art Passage, and community programs, Biolumina supports artistic creation, cultural exchange, and new opportunities for visibility.

  • Artist Residency
    A jury-selected residency in Vieques offering artists time, space, and context for creation, research, and reflection.

    Art Passage
    A curatorial program connecting Caribbean artists with international audiences, cultural travelers, and potential collectors through exhibitions and artist-led encounters.

    Community
    Free artistic and educational activations developed with schools, cultural organizations, artists, and community partners in Vieques.

  • Item deBiolumina Art Passage expands the visibility of Caribbean artists by connecting them with international audiences through partnerships with cruise lines and other cultural travel platforms.scription

  • Each residency cycle includes an invited Curator in Residence who engages with the work developed by the cohort and contributes to its documentation, interpretation, and collective presentation. Participation is by invitation only.

  • Biolumina is rooted in Vieques, Puerto Rico. While the Artist Residency and community programs are centered on the island, initiatives such as Art Passage extend Biolumina’s work across the Caribbean and beyond.

  • Biolumina approaches the Caribbean not as a backdrop or destination, but as a living cultural ecosystem. Our programs create meaningful connections between artistic practice, place, community, and new audiences.

  • Biolumina was founded and is directed by Venezuelan-American interdisciplinary artist Marco Caridad, who lives and works between Vieques and Miami.

  • Biolumina is an initiative of Fundación Casa Mi Rey and grows through partnerships, community collaboration, and supporter contributions.

  • Core Team

    The Biolumina team manages all aspects of the residency, from artist support to event programming and care of the collection. Their goal is to create a nurturing and intentional space for growth.

    Marco Caridad – Founder & Director

    Alexander Maximo Gonzalez – Administrative & Logistics Coordinator

    Linda Read – Communications & Grants

    2026 Jury

    Sarabel Santos Negrón - contemporary artist, educator, and museum professional

    Carola Bravo - contemporary artist, educator, and curator

    Dennys Matos - Curator and Art Critic

    Félix Suazo - Curator, Art Critic, and Researcher