Ninoska Huerta
Connoisseur, Collector, Advisor & Private Art Dealer
Ninoska Huerta, a resident of Coral Gables for nearly two decades, is a distinguished professional in the art world whose deep passion and expertise have made a significant impact on the local and international art scene. Through her unique vision and remarkable ability to identify emerging art movements and exceptional talents, Ninoska has successfully fostered opportunities for people to appreciate the works of both established and up-and-coming artists.
Her career began in the 1970s when she graduated as an Interior Designer from the Iles Academy in Caracas, Venezuela. Ninoska later expanded her artistic horizons, pursuing further studies in art at the Universidad Central de Venezuela. Her journey then took her to Paris, where she immersed herself in the art world, studying at the Louvre and forging connections with numerous influential artists who would shape her future endeavors.
In 1994, Ninoska returned to Venezuela and opened her own gallery, becoming a pivotal figure in supporting emerging artists. This initiative not only provided a platform for creative expression but also helped her establish lifelong relationships with the artists she continues to represent today. In 1997, she was appointed director of the Sala Deltaven, a subsidiary of PDVSA in Caracas, where she curated exhibitions by renowned artists such as Jesús Soto, Carlos Cruz-Diez, and Victor Valera, cementing the venue as a cultural cornerstone. Although the gallery closed in 1999 with the change in government, Ninoska’s relationship with Soto and his family continued to thrive, leading her to curate future exhibitions, including a 50th-anniversary celebration of Inlaca in 1999 and a 10th-anniversary exhibition for Centro Cultural CorpGroup in 2000.
In 2000, Ninoska further solidified her place in the art world with the publication of Soto y la Escritura / Soto and the Scripture, a book she edited that explores the fusion of Soto’s artwork with poetry by Arturo Uslar Pietri. The book was presented in both Caracas and Paris, reflecting Ninoska’s continued commitment to the intersection of art and intellectualism. During this period, she began representing a diverse group of artists as an art dealer, hosting private exhibitions that offered a platform for their work.
By 2006, Ninoska had relocated to Miami, where she became deeply involved in the Latin American art movement. Her participation in over 20 prestigious art fairs, including Art Miami, Art Americas, and the Silicon Valley Art Fair, enabled her to further expand her influence. During this time, she represented renowned artists such as Jesús Soto, Carlos Cruz-Diez, Marcos Marin, Rafael Barrios, and Oswaldo Vigas, among many others.
From November 2012 to June 2015, Ninoska directed the Cultural Space at Biscayne Art House in Brickell, Florida, where she spearheaded numerous projects, including the highly successful exhibition A Thought for the Planet by Annette Trujillo at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Art. This exhibition attracted over 5,000 visitors and led to an auction that benefited the museum in collaboration with Dr. Carol Damian, the museum’s director.
Ninoska’s contributions to the art world continued in 2016 when she curated a tribute to renowned journalist and art critic Sofia Imber in North Miami.
In 2017, she worked closely with the City of Coral Gables to create the Ephemeral Exhibit with the legendary Carlos Cruz-Diez, installing his signature “harmonies” in key locations throughout the city. Ninoska’s commitment to public art initiatives and exhibitions has remained a hallmark of her work, as evidenced by her continuous curatorial projects and her gallery, Ninoska Huerta Gallery, which opened in Coral Gables in 2018.
In 2020, Ninoska expanded her artistic vision with the launch of “Art in Motion” by Ninoska Huerta Gallery at 290 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, where she presented compelling exhibitions by renowned artists such as Carlos Estevez, Luz Perez Ojeda, Saverio Cecere, and Valeria Yamamoto. Her gallery has become a celebrated space for contemporary art, hosting both local and international talent. Notably, she curated the exhibition Migratory Connections in 2022, which featured works by Lluis Barba, Luis Gomez, and Walter Strack, and in 2023, she organized the exhibition Redefinición del Cuadrado at the Colombian Consulate, showcasing the works of Colombian artist Juan Raul Hoyos.
Ninoska’s unwavering dedication to art curation, her ability to connect artists with audiences, and her talent for identifying and nurturing exceptional talent have made her an influential figure in the art world. She continues to organize private exhibitions and public art projects, shaping the cultural landscape both locally and globally. Her profound knowledge, extensive network, and exceptional skills have solidified her place as a leading professional in the art community.
