Oswaldo Vigas

Venezuelan painter, muralist, and sculptor

Oswaldo Vigas - Venezuelan painter, muralist, and sculptor
Born

1926
99 years ago

Died

April 22nd, 2014
10 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Venezuela

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Born in 1923, a Venezuelan painter gained recognition for abstract and figurative works that incorporate elements of mythology and indigenous culture. An important figure in the Latin American modern art movement, his education included studies in Paris, where he interacted with prominent artists. Throughout his career, Vigas participated in numerous exhibitions globally, establishing a significant presence in the art world. He produced murals for public spaces in Venezuela, enhancing cultural identity through art. Vigas's legacy remains influential in Venezuelan and Latin American art.

Exhibited at the Venice Biennale

Created murals for the Central University of Venezuela

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