Eugenio Cruz Vargas

Chilean poet and painter

Eugenio Cruz Vargas - Chilean poet and painter
Born

1923
102 years ago

Died

January 18th, 2014
11 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Chile

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Contributed significantly to Chilean literature and art. Published several volumes of poetry exploring themes of identity and existence. Engaged in visual arts, creating impactful paintings that reflected social issues. Actively participated in cultural discussions within Chile and beyond.

Published acclaimed poetry collections

Created notable paintings addressing social themes

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