Omar Castaneda

Omar Castañeda (b. 1977) is a British-Colombian visual artist based in London. He studied at Central Saint Martins and is the co-founder of the international art collective Food of War. His work has been exhibited across Europe and Latin America, including at the Saatchi Gallery. Both Omar and Food of War have been featured in publications like Time Out London and The Guardian. Through his collective, he has received grants and commissions from institutions like the British Council.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Exhibitions: 'Havana Biennial', 2024-2025; Residencies: Art Residency in Havana, Cuba; Art Residency at PW, Amsterdam (2023); Food of War Farm in Colombia (AgriHub); Commissions: First Inflatable Artwork on Eating Disorders