Painting himself - portrait in Spain, 1972.

RICOLOPEZ is an International Artist who was awarded the Key to Miami Beach and a recognition prize by the City of Miami due to his outstanding contribution to the Spanish culture in the United States of America.

RICOLOPEZ was born in Yecla (Murcia)-Spain in 1925.He started his artistic career in 1953 attending the Escuela de Bellas Artes de San Jorge in Barcelona and the Circulo de Bellas Artes in Valencia.He was a disciple of valencian Artist Manuel Siguenza.

RICOLOPEZ has been a guest of honor at The International Exhibition of the "Salon des Nations a Paris" and has held one-man exhibitions in Paris, London, Chicago, Miami, Puerto Rico, Madrid, Murcia, Barcelona, Valencia, Palma de Mallorca and many other cities.

He belongs to the International Painting Group of the Sixty One (Tempra) Gallery in London. He has been the " Featured artist" in "The Finest in the Midwest Shows '99" in Chicago, Madison and Milwaukee. He has received a honorable tribute in the "Egypt Embassy" in Madrid, Spain.

His work is held in public and private collections all over the world. At the present time he has his work at "Nicole Gallery" in Chicago," Galeria Caelum" and " Galeria Kleisler" both in Madrid.

Exposition Valencia 2008

2005-2008:

- RICOLOPEZ had an showing at the International Fine Arts Exhibition "Iberoamerican Artistic Development" at One Brickell Square Gallery in Miami April 2005.
- Exhibition "Unfolding the Mind " at AZUCART GALLERY in CORAL GABLES, Florida on November 4th, 2005 where he shared the space with his daughter sculptor Dulce Maria Rico. The exhibition ended November 29th , 2005.
- On February 2nd, 2006 RICOLOPEZ had an exhibition "Color and Tranquility" at AGORA GALLERY in Chelsea, New York, NY.
- On March 28th, 2006 RICOLOPEZ had a showing at Coral Gables Education Center in Coral Gables , Florida.
RICOLOPEZ had a one man exhibition in Valencia - Spain at the " Segrelles Del Pilar Galeria" for his exhibition from November 7th till November 25th 2006.
- On September 2007, RICOLOPEZ was part in the Homage for Jose Luis Castillo- Puche in The University of Murcia.
- One man exhibition In Madrid, Spain, at " Galeria de Arte" during May, 2007.
- One man exhibition in Valencia, Spain during October and November 2008 at " Segrelles Del Pilar" Art Gallery in Valencia.

Self - Portrait in pencil

2003-2004:

- Vanidades Magazine publishes five of Ricolopez's works during January 2003.
- Exhibition at " David Lee Galleries" in Phoenix, Arizona during March 2003.
- Invited to the exhibition of paintings and Sculpture " Armonia, Paz y Amor 2003" by artists and sculptors from America and Europe at " One Brickell Square Gallery". Ricolopez received a Honor Diploma from The Miami- Dade County.
- One man exhibition at the Museo de las Casas Reales" in Santo Domingo during December 2003 sponsored by the " Secretaria de estado de Cultura Dominicana".
- Participates in the International Fine Arts Exhibition "Iberoamerican Artistic Development and Integration 2004" at " One Brickell Square Gallery" in Miami, February 2004.
- Participates in the " Hemispheric Congress of the Zcommerce and Latin Industry Chambers" at the Radisson Covention Center in Miami during March 2004.
- Exhibition in Valencia, Spain from November 11 till November 30, 2004 at the " Segrelles Del Pilar" Art Gallery.

With Jose Maria Aznar, President of Spain in 1995.

2001-2003:

- In February 2001 he had another exhibition in " Sala Gabernia" in Valencia, Spain.
- In April 2001 RICOLOPEZ participates in the collective exhibition " 17+4" at " The Barrio Museum" in Miami.
- In April 2001 participated at " The Pabellon de Arte Iberoamericano" in Miami.
-During October 2001 RICOLOPEZ participated in " the Euro-American Art" Exhibition in Miami.
-RICOLOPEZ signed his book presented at Barnes and Nobles, November 2001.
- One-man exhibitions in New Jersey, Chicago, Miami, Madrid and Valencia.

With Yecla's Mayor Mr. Vicente Maeso Carbonell and the director of the "Mayordomos de la Virgen" Mr. Juan Perez,Murcia December 2002.

1996 - 2000:

- Included in the art book " Pintores Valencianos Contemporaneos" in Valencia (Spain) and in the art book "Pintores Españoles Contemporaneos" published in Madrid.
- Featured in the Dictionary of Contemporary Spanish Painters and Sculptors edited in Madrid.
- RICOLOPEZ had his paintings presented by Gallery of Art Opus 2000 at the Fair of Spain celebrated at the Convention Center of Miami in 1999.
- Awarded the honor of "Featured Artist" in the " Finest in the Midwest Shows '99 " in Chicago, Madison and Milwaukee.
- Homage and Retrospective exhibition in the Egypt Embassy in Madrid-Spain, December 1999 to January 2000.
- In Chicago RICOLOPEZ showed his work at the "Instituto Cervantes-Night of Spain" during The 16th Chicago Latino Film festival, April 2000
- In May 2000 RICOLOPEZ had an exhibit at the City Hall of Yecla- Murcia (Spain).
- In September 2000 RICOLOPEZ had an exhibit at "Nicole Gallery" in Chicago.

With his wife, Josefina in front of his triptychs at the Opening of the exhibition " Harmony, Peace and Love 2003" during January 2003 at the gallery " One Brickell Square" in Miami, Florida.

1991 - 1995:

- Ricolopez's work has been shown at " The Carlan Collection" in Palm Springs, California in 1993.
- He showed his work at the " Port Royal Museum Gallery" in Naples, Florida.
- Ricolopez's work was shown at " Aleksandra Galleries" in St. Petersburg, Florida.
- Introduction of the book "RICOLOPEZ" with exhibition of his paintings and a recital in honor of the artist in Yecla (Murcia)-Spain and at the Centro Español de cultura y Arte de Miami in Miami-USA.
- Included in the book "Le Livre D'Or Des Collectionners et Amateur D'Art" published in Paris.
- Included in the catalogue "Catalogo Nacional de Arte Contemporaneo Iberico 2 Mil".
- One-man exhibitions in Miami, Valencia, Gandia (Spain), Jadite Gallery in New York, Galeria Toison in Madrid, Port Royal Galleries in Tampa (Florida), Aleksandar Galleries in St. Petersburg, and in Europe Art Gallery in Boca Raton, Florida.

With his wife, Josefina de Rico ,Carlos Abella Consul of Spain in Miami and Fina Escayola at an exhibition in Miami, 1992.

1986-1990:

- Awarded with the key of Miami Beach for his contribution to the artistic culture of Miami. Selected in INTERARTE-88 (International Fair of modern and contemporary art ).
- Featured in the 1990 edition of the "Les Editions Arts et Images du Monde.Prestige de la Peinture et de la Sculture d'Aujourd'hui dans le monde" in Paris.
- One -man exhibitions in Miami, Madrid, Valencia, Murcia and Yecla (Murcia).
- Selected by the American Cancer Society in Miami for the covers in their 1986 and 1989 Almanacs.

Receiving the Key to Miami Beach from Mayor Alex Daoud in 1986 in Miami.

1981-1985:

- Invited Guest to " Le Salon des Nations a Paris"
- Recognition from the Miami City Council.
- One -man exhibitions in Madrid, Valladolid, Valencia, Palma de Mallorca, Jaen, Burgos and in Maria Calas Art gallery and "The Jockey Club Art Gallery, both in Miami.

Presenting a drawing to Fina Escayola in appreciation for her cooperation and inspiration in Miami, 1990

1976-1980:

- Selected for the " Chicago International Trade Exhibition" and for the " Lirismo en el Arte Contemporaneo in the Palais de L'Europe "in Paris and in the "International Contemporary Art Week in the Casine de la Foret " in Paris.
- One - man exhibitions in Madrid, Castellon, Palma de Mallorca, Benidorm, Murcia, Zaragoza and London.

Recognition from the Miami City Council , 1984.

1970-1975:

- Invited to the " Salon International de Paris - Sud.
- Selected for the " XX Exposicion de Otoño de la Real Academia de Bellas Artes de Santa Isabel de Hungria " in Sevilla.
- Collective exhibition in the " Gallerie Christiane Colin " in Paris.
- Selected for the " Exposicion Nacional de Arte Contemporaneo del Ministerio de Educacion y Ciencia "in Murcia.
- Participated in the " XXVII Salon de Realites Nouvelles " in Paris.
- Collective exhibition of Spanish, Italian and French painters in The" Sixty One ( Tempra ) Gallery Limited" in London.
- One - man exhibitions in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Palma de Mallorca, Murcia and London.

With his wife Josefina and son Francisco Rico in front of a painting of his daughter Dulce and first grandchild Luis at an exhibition in Valencia, Spain, 1980.

1966-1970:

- Selected for the collective exhibition "Premier Salon del Mediterraneo " in Valencia.
- One man exhibitions in Valencia, Madrid, Bilbao, Barcelona, Valladolid, Yecla (Murcia) and Palma de Mallorca.
- Selected for the" Bienal Internacional de Pintura "in Barcelona- "F. Strada Award ".
- Participated in the" I Bienal de Arte Contemporaneo de Pintores Españoles in the Galliera Museum " in Paris.
- Participated in the collective exhibition " España Vista por los Pintores Españoles " in Puerto Rico and in the collective exhibition" VII Semana Provincial de Maestria Industrial " in Murcia.
- Honorable award in the "Concurso Exposicion Alonso Cano" in Granada.
- Invited to the "Grand Prix de la Ville de Mauleon" in France.
- Selected for the " Exposicion Nacional de Arte Contemporaneo del Ministerio de Educacion y Ciencia and for " The Villaci Award " in Murcia.

In his Studio in Valencia, Spain 1982

1960-1965:

- Second Price in the" XV Exposicion Nacional de Pintura de E.D." in Valencia. "Exposicion Nacional "in Zamora.
- First Price in the" XVI Exposicion Nacional de Pintura de E.D." in Valencia.
- Third Price in the Exposicion Nacional - 25 de Paz in Yecla ( Murcia).
- Selected for the" Nacional Award Francisco Rivalta of Contemporary Art" in Castellon.
- Participated in the "Premio Villaci", Exposicion Nacional in Murcia and in the " Anual de Arte" in Sevilla.
- One man exhibitions in Valencia, Benidorm, Palma de Mallorca, Yecla (Murcia), Alicante and Murcia.