Pablo Alvarez

Pablo Alvarez is a clown, specialised in participatory art and the use of creativity and arts to promote health, well-being and inclusion. The focus of his artistic and educational projects, mix concepts such as art as social practice, collective learning, non-hierarchical education, Institutional imagination, and experimental mediation.

Currently, he is dedicated to developing early child education projects related to social circus & diversity from 3 months to 83 years old. He also worked as an adviser for the National Committee of Multidisciplinary Arts and Diversity, in the Arts Promotion Centre Finland. At the same time, he is the director of the Marino Clown Company, our projects are inclusive, adaptable, comfortable and fun for people. We believe art and creativity can help break down differences, encourage empathy & make people happier. The company values are collaboration, accessibility, and flexibility.

Pablo has received several prizes and awards: as a multicultural artist from the city of Helsinki, a finalist for the social entrepreneurship of the government of Aragon, Spain, grants from the Finnish Arts Center and the Ministry of Culture, and others.

Clients: Circus Helsinki, Circus Magenta. Invalidiliitto, MLL, Setlementti, Finnish National theatre, social and educational services of the city of Helsinki, Vantaa and Espoo, among others. HUMAK, Metropolia, University of Zaragoza, The Institute of Adult Education in Helsinki and Vantaa, and others