Alejandro Ros: The Sounds of Design
In the recent 78th issue of Experimenta magazine, Alejandro Ros, renowned as Argentina's foremost album cover artist, reveals his artistic methodology. Throughout his career, Ros has designed emblematic covers for acclaimed musicians such as Mercedes Sosa and Gustavo Cerati. His work has appeared in notable publications, including Página 12's Radar and Soy. A recipient of prestigious awards like the Grammy and Gardel, Ros likens his creative process to shamanism, highlighting his engagement with music through demos and live performances. Inspired by contemporary artists and aspiring to collaborate with the Pet Shop Boys, he expresses a deep-seated passion for music beyond design.
Key facts
- Alejandro Ros is Argentina's most prolific album cover designer.
- He has designed covers for Mercedes Sosa, Gustavo Cerati, Bajofondo, Luis Alberto Spinetta, Babasónicos, Fito Páez, Vicentico, and Soda Stereo.
- Ros created covers for Página 12 supplements Radar and Soy.
- He has won Grammy, Gardel, and Konex awards.
- Ros describes his process as 'shamanism and psychoanalysis'.
- He says album cover design is 'frozen music in an image'.
- Ros cites Tino Sehgal, James Turrell, Anish Kapoor, Kimsooja, and Damien Hirst as influences.
- He created 'Después vemos' with Roberto Jacoby, featuring a naked man in a dark room.
- Ros leads the group Agencia de Viajes for musical installations.
- He wishes to work with Pet Shop Boys and calls himself a frustrated musician.
- The interview was published in Experimenta magazine issue 78.
Entities
Artists
- Alejandro Ros
- Mercedes Sosa
- Gustavo Cerati
- Bajofondo
- Luis Alberto Spinetta
- Babasónicos
- Fito Páez
- Vicentico
- Soda Stereo
- Tino Sehgal
- James Turrell
- Anish Kapoor
- Kimsooja
- Damien Hirst
- Roberto Jacoby
- Pablo Schanton
- David Carson
- Josef Müller-Brockmann
- Katsumi Komagata
- Peter Saville
- Hipgnosis
- Mark Farrow
- Paul Rand
- Pet Shop Boys
- Kelly Lee Owens
- Moses Sumney
- Yaeji
Institutions
- Página 12
- Experimenta
- Arco Madrid
- Grammy
- Gardel
- Konex
Locations
- Argentina
- Madrid
- Spain