MEXICO CITY.- Morillo Shk. announced the appointment of José García Torres as its new Director. García Torres assumes leadership of Morillo Shk. following a distinguished career in the contemporary art world.
Born in Monclova, Coahuila in 1980, García Torres received communications and design training at Central Saint Martins in London before founding and directing Proyectos Monclova, a pioneering contemporary art gallery locally and internationally renowned, from 2005 to 2015. Subsequently, he launched joségarcía,mx, expanding his vision trough out exhibition spaces in Mexico City and Merida, Yucatan, distinguished for their innovative artistic program.
García Torres's expertise includes participations at international art fairs like MACO, Material, Art Basel and FIAC; he has produced and presented exhibitions that helped position the carrier of Mexican and international artists. His practice and experience in international trade, customs, and logistics enhance his strategic vision for Morillo Shk., positioning the company at the forefront of art logistics services.
"I am honored to lead Morillo Shk. into its next phase," García Torres stated. "My focus will be on advancing our capabilities and professionalism in art storage and collection management while expanding our reach in both local and international logistics.
Under García Torres's direction, Morillo Shk. aims to consolidate its position as a premier provider of fine arts logistics, emphasizing secure and efficient art handling and administration solutions tailored to the unique needs of museums, galleries, artists and private collectors worldwide.