About Lulo
Julio Navone (Lulo) is a muralist, painter, scenery artist, and draftsman with over 20 years of practice. Born in Argentina and formed between Argentina and Uruguay, he is based in Maryland and Washington, DC. He creates public murals, hyper-realistic studio oil paintings, and custom commissions for communities, collectors, and organizations.
Julio Navone Lier —
“Lulo” to everyone who knows him.
A muralist, painter, scenery artist and draftsman
with over 20 years of practice.
Born in Argentina, formed in the south,
between Argentina and Uruguay,
now based in Maryland, US and Washington DC.
He paints people and landscapes that move him,
and walls that need to speak.
Art Festivals, Exhibits and Events
Color Theory Workshop
One Democracy Center, Bethesda, MD, United States
Theoretical-practical workshop on color theory and its uses in art and everyday life. Family association program.
ArteVoces HOLA CULTURA
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, Washington DC
Member of a panel of Latin American artists.
Latin America and the Caribbean Policy Forum
American University, Washington DC, United States
Live mural painting during the international policy forum.
Color the Curb-Schools
Washington DC, United States
Grant recipient and painter — Grants Safety Program, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
National Heritage Day 2021
Mercedes, Soriano, Uruguay
Celebration of 200 years of José Enrique Rodó, Government of Soriano. Mural "Rodó en Rodó."
Street Art Festival 33 Grados
Mercedes, Soriano, Uruguay
International public-private art festival. Design and execution of a mural for the festival.
Community Art and Culture Grants Montevideo
District C, Montevideo, Uruguay
First Prize, Mario Benedetti centennial. Winning mural "Mario y su biblioteca."
Night of Museums
Museo del Títere, Maldonado, Uruguay
Department of Culture and Education, Uruguay. Mural and live oil painting during the public event.
Community Arts Program "Pinta tu lugar, pinta tu mundo"
Canelones, Uruguay
Social Development Department, Uruguay. Murals in Atlántida, Parque del Plata, and San Luis, plus workshops.
Public Exhibit UTE
Maldonado, Uruguay
Winner of a public call for artists. Mural "¡Vamo' arriba!" for state electricity company UTE.
International Tango Festival
Montevideo, Uruguay
Government of Montevideo and sponsors. Mural "Tangueros."
National Street Art Festival "Young se pinta"
Río Negro, Uruguay
Government of Río Negro. Mural "Suculentas."
Urban Street Art District Punta del Este
Punta del Este, Uruguay
Public exhibit. Mural "Mbcuruyá."
National Heritage Day 2018
Maldonado, Uruguay
Mural at the Municipal Building, former train station.
Art Biennial — Young Artists
Montevideo, Uruguay
Mural "Juventud."
Art Festival Castillos de Colores
Castillos, Rocha, Uruguay
Mental health awareness program. Mural "Fried Cake."
Art Festival Galería a Cielo Abierto
Montevideo, Uruguay
Mural "Los Tangueros."
Art Festival Pintó la Teja
Montevideo, Uruguay
Self-organized festival for urban artists.
Art Festival Pintó Dolores
Dolores, Soriano, Uruguay
Hurricane relief effort, Government of Soriano. Mural "Las leonas."
Art Festival Este Graff
Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay
Mural "Marinero."
Art Festival Luján se pinta
Luján, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Series of murals for the festival.
Interviews & Features
Lulo creador de varias intervenciones urbanas
TV Interview — Channel 11, Punta del Este, Uruguay (16/08/2018).
Mural del artista Julio "Lulo" Navone en UTE Maldonado
TV Interview — YouTube Channel of the Government of Maldonado.
ArteVoces HOLA CULTURA Panel
Panelist representing Latin American artists in Washington DC.
Murals
Years
Countries