Bad Bunny Inspires New Art Exhibit in Old San Juan by Puerto Rican Artist Joabel Ortiz

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In the heart of San Sebastián Street, inside a restaurant known for its connection to local culture, a new art exhibit dedicated to Bad Bunny and his latest album has opened to the public. The showcase, titled “Pinturas inspiradas en Bad Bunny y su música”, is the work of Puerto Rican artist Joabel Ortiz and coincides with the start of the artist’s extended concert residency at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico.

According to El Nuevo Día, the exhibit features fifteen paintings in acrylic on canvas and draws inspiration from “Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana” and its bonus release “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS.” Ortiz created the exhibit after his earlier mural of Bad Bunny’s face, located on Imperial Street in Old San Juan, gained unexpected popularity and became a frequent subject of social media posts and tourist snapshots.

From Mural to Gallery

Joabel Ortiz, who painted his first Bad Bunny portrait in 2019, said the messages and photos he received online motivated him to begin working on the new exhibit. The first phase centers on realistic portraits and visual symbols tied to the artist’s public image. Future phases will introduce works based on references and lyrics from the album. A second stage is scheduled for August, with a third launching in September focused on verses and choruses interpreted as visual art.

Joabel Ortiz Has a Mix of Styles

The artist described his work as a fusion of realism, pop art, and monochrome. He previously painted musicians such as De La Ghetto and Calle 13, but this collection represents his most extensive focus on a single figure. The project was also shaped by the themes of Puerto Rican identity that run through Bad Bunny’s latest album, which Ortiz views as a cultural milestone.

While he does not believe Bad Bunny’s team is currently aware of the exhibit, Ortiz noted they had previously acknowledged the Old San Juan mural. All pieces from the current showcase are available for sale.

Public Access and Ongoing Display

The exhibit opened last week at Sansebar, a restaurant in Viejo San Juan, and will remain on display until November 1, 2025, with the potential for an extension. Visitors can view the exhibit during the restaurant’s operating hours, and admission is open to the public.

Ortiz’s latest work builds on the impact of the mural and aims to give fans and locals a deeper connection to the music through visual interpretation.

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