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b. 1967 -

Leo Villareal (born 1967 in Albuquerque, New Mexico) is an American artist living and working in New York City. His work combines LED lights and encoded computer programming to create illuminated displays.[1] He is represented by Pace Gallery.

Villareal graduated from Portsmouth Abbey School in 1986.[citation needed] He received a BA in sculpture from Yale University in 1990 and a graduate degree from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP).

Villareal has permanent installations at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., the Brooklyn Museum of Art, and the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, New York, as well as in the private collections of contemporary art collectors CJ Follini. His work has also been on display at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C., Madison Square Park in New York City, the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art, the PS 1 Contemporary Art Center in Long Island City, New York and at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.[2]

On March 5, 2013, Villareal debuted his largest piece to date, The Bay Lights," a public light installation consisting of 25,000 LEDs strung on the vertical cables of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. The installation cost $8 million to install and was activated nightly through 2015.[3] It was replaced in 2016 with a permanent version.[4]

Leo Villareal is represented by Gering and Lopez Gallery in New York and by Conner Contemporary Art in Washington, DC.

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  • LEO VILLAREAL (American, born 1967) Particle Playground, 2004
    Jun. 24, 2025

    LEO VILLAREAL (American, born 1967) Particle Playground, 2004

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    LEO VILLAREAL (American, born 1967) Particle Playground, 2004 LEDs (light emitting diodes), circuitry, microcontroller, plexiglass and wood 24 1/8 x 24 1/8 x 2 3/8 in. (61.3 x 61.3 x 6.1 cm)

    Bonhams
  • LEO VILLAREAL (B. 1967) Open Air 60 x 60 x 12 in (152.4 x 152.4 x 30.5 cm) (Executed in 2001, this work is number 1 from an edition of 3 and 1 artist's proof.)
    May. 15, 2025

    LEO VILLAREAL (B. 1967) Open Air 60 x 60 x 12 in (152.4 x 152.4 x 30.5 cm) (Executed in 2001, this work is number 1 from an edition of 3 and 1 artist's proof.)

    Est: $18,000 - $25,000

    LEO VILLAREAL (B. 1967) Open Air signed 'Leo Villareal' (on the stretcher) Plexiglas, wood, incandescent colored bulbs, custom software and electrical hardware 60 x 60 x 12 in (152.4 x 152.4 x 30.5 cm) Executed in 2001, this work is number 1 from an edition of 3 and 1 artist's proof.

    Bonhams
  • LEO VILLAREAL (B. 1967) Cloud Drawing LEDs, custom software, electrical har
    Nov. 10, 2023

    LEO VILLAREAL (B. 1967) Cloud Drawing LEDs, custom software, electrical har

    Est: $60,000 - $80,000

    LEO VILLAREAL (B. 1967) Cloud Drawing LEDs, custom software, electrical hardware and metal 52 ½ x 52 ½ x 3 in.(133.4 x 133.4 x 7.6 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Leo Villareal, Bulbox 1.0
    Feb. 22, 2022

    Leo Villareal, Bulbox 1.0

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Leo Villareal Bulbox 1.0 2000 Plexiglas, wood, 16 11-watt lightbulbs, circuit board, micro-controller 12 h × 12 w × 6 d in (30 × 30 × 15 cm) Signed and numbered to verso 'Leo Villareal 5/25'. This work is number 5 from the edition of 25 co-published by Sandra Gering Gallery and Editions Fawbush, New York. Sold with two packages of light bulbs. Provenance: Phillips, New York , Evening & Day Editions, 28 October 2013, Lot 335 | Private Collection, Los Angeles condition: Work is in good overall condition. Chipped loss to Plexiglas to upper rear corner. Minor wear throughout consistent with age, including scattered scuffs to the rear panel. Electrical component is wired for American outlets and functions properly when tested. One bulb to left of center is out.

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions
  • LEO VILLAREAL (B. 1967) Monohex 2008
    Nov. 11, 2021

    LEO VILLAREAL (B. 1967) Monohex 2008

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    LEO VILLAREAL (B. 1967) Monohex 2008 LEDs, custom software, and electrical hardware 52 by 46 by 4 in. 132.1 by 116.8 by 10.2 cm. This work was executed in 2008, and is number 2 from an edition of 5. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • LEO VILLAREAL (B.1967) Scramble (3x3) LEDs, custom software, electrical ha
    Jul. 21, 2021

    LEO VILLAREAL (B.1967) Scramble (3x3) LEDs, custom software, electrical ha

    Est: $12,000 - $18,000

    LEO VILLAREAL (B.1967) Scramble (3x3) LEDs, custom software, electrical hardware, plexiglas and wood 37 ¾ x 37 ¾ x 4 in. (95.9 x 95.9 x 10.2 cm.)

    Christie's
  • LEO VILLAREAL (B. 1967) Here Comes the Sun 2004
    May. 12, 2021

    LEO VILLAREAL (B. 1967) Here Comes the Sun 2004

    Est: $50,000 - $70,000

    LEO VILLAREAL (B. 1967) Here Comes the Sun 2004 LEDs, custom software, and electrical hardware 108 by 108 by 6 in. 276.8 by 276.8 by 15 cm. This work was executed in 2004, and is number 3 from an edition of 3 plus 1 artist's proof For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • Leo Villareal (b. 1967): Bulbox 4.0
    Dec. 03, 2020

    Leo Villareal (b. 1967): Bulbox 4.0

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Gold-plated aluminum and LEDs, electrified, 2007, with label from Gering & Lopez Gallery, NY.  9 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.

    STAIR
  • Leo Villareal, Bulbox 5.0
    Nov. 18, 2020

    Leo Villareal, Bulbox 5.0

    Est: $7,000 - $9,000

    Leo Villareal Bulbox 5.0 2016 light emitting diodes, steel, electrical hardware, custom software 12.75 h × 12.75 w × 4 d in (32 × 32 × 10 cm) Studio label to verso 'Bulbox 5.0 2016 21 of 25 plus 5 AP'. This work is number 21 from the edition of 25 published by CONNERSMITH and The Studio of Leo Villareal. Provenance: CONNERSMITH, Washington, D.C. | Art With A Heart Benefit Auction to Support The Perry J. Cohen Foundation, Miami, 27 September 2018, Lot 7 | Private Collection, California condition: Example is wired for American outlets and functions properly when tested. Excellent condition.

    Wright
  • Leo Villareal (American, born 1967) Lightscape 2002
    Jul. 01, 2020

    Leo Villareal (American, born 1967) Lightscape 2002

    Est: $35,000 - $45,000

    Leo Villareal (American, born 1967) Lightscape 2002 LEDs, wood, plexiglass, custom software and electrical hardware 48 by 96 by 9 in. 121.9 by 243.8 by 22.9 cm. This work was executed in 2002, and is number 4 from an edition of 10 unique variations plus 2 artist's proofs. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • LEO VILLAREAL - Buckyball
    Sep. 24, 2019

    LEO VILLAREAL - Buckyball

    Est: $25,000 - $35,000

    LEO VILLAREAL - Buckyball

    Phillips
  • Leo Villareal (American, born 1967) Sunburst, 2002
    May. 15, 2019

    Leo Villareal (American, born 1967) Sunburst, 2002

    Est: $35,000 - $45,000

    Leo Villareal (American, born 1967) Sunburst, 2002 signed, titled and numbered 'Leo Villareal SUNBURST 1/3' (to the interior of the wood) Plexiglas, wood, incandescent colored bulbs, custom software and electrical hardware Overall: 60 x 60 x 10 in. 152.4 x 152.4 x 25.4 cm. This work was executed in 2002, and is number one from an edition of three. Provenance: Sandra Gering Inc., New York Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2005ExhibitedSan Jose, San Jose Museum of Art, Leo Villareal, 21 August 2010-9 January 2011, p. 78, n. 8, illustrated in color (this exhibition later traveled to Reno, Nevada Museum of Art, 5 March-22 May 2011; Overland Park, Kansas, Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, 22 July-25 September 2011; Savannah, Georgia, Telfair Museum of Art, 3 February 2012-3 June 2012; Madison, Wisconsin, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, 8 September-30 December 2012)

    Bonhams
  • LEO VILLAREAL - Bulbox 2.0, 2002
    Apr. 18, 2017

    LEO VILLAREAL - Bulbox 2.0, 2002

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    LEO VILLAREAL - Bulbox 2.0, 2002

    Phillips
  • Leo Villareal Burning Man Necklace Sculpture 2005
    Dec. 01, 2016

    Leo Villareal Burning Man Necklace Sculpture 2005

    Est: $400 - $600

    Leo Villareal (American b. 1967) Burning Man Necklace Light Sculpture 2005 (CRIT054) {AC} Property Title: From the Collection of art critic, Anthony Haden-Guest Measurements: 3 1/4" dia Condition: Overall good, functional with battery

    Litchfield Auctions
  • LEO VILLAREAL - Bulbox 4.0, 2007
    Oct. 26, 2016

    LEO VILLAREAL - Bulbox 4.0, 2007

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    LEO VILLAREAL - Bulbox 4.0, 2007

    Phillips
  • LEO VILLAREAL
    Mar. 08, 2012

    LEO VILLAREAL

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    The proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit Friends of e.1027, an organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation of e.1027, Eileen Gray's seminal modernist villa in Roquebrune, France. Sky

    Phillips
  • Leo Villareal Bulbox 1.0
    Feb. 24, 2011

    Leo Villareal Bulbox 1.0

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Leo Villareal Bulbox 1.0 2000 Plexiglas, wood, 16 11-watt lightbulbs, circuit board, microcontroller 12 h x 12 w inches Signed, titled, dated and numbered to verso 'Bulbox 1.0 15/25 Leo Villareal 2000'. This work is number 15 from the edition of 25 published by Sandra Gering Gallery and Editions Fawbush. Provenance: Private collection, New York

    Wright
  • Leo Villareal Bulbox 1.0
    Apr. 27, 2010

    Leo Villareal Bulbox 1.0

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    Leo Villareal Bulbox 1.0 2000 Plexiglas, wood, 16 11-watt lightbulbs, circuit board, microcontroller 12 h x 12 w inches Signed, titled, dated and numbered to verso 'Bulbox 1.0 15/25 Leo Villareal 2000'. This work is number 15 from the edition of 25 published by Sandra Gering Gallery and Editions Fawbush. Provenance: Private collection, New York

    Wright
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