Carlos Paez Vilaro
Painter

Carlos Paez Vilaro Net Worth

Carlos Paez Vilaro was a Uruguayan abstract artist born on November 1, 1923 in Montevideo. He was a multi-talented artist, working in various mediums such as pottery, painting, sculpture, murals, writing, composing, and conducting. He is most well-known for his "Roots of Peace" mural, which was commissioned by the Organization of American States in Washington, D.C. in 1959.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day November 1, 1923
Birth Place Montevideo, Uruguay
Age 97 YEARS OLD
Died On Feb 24, 2014 (age 90)
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Abstract Artist who became known for his multimedia work as a potter, Painter, Sculptor, muralist, Writer, Composer, and Conductor. His "Roots of Peace" mural was commissioned by the Organization of American States in Washington, D.C., in 1959.

Before Fame

He worked as a printing apprentice in Buenos Aires after discovering an interest in drawing in 1939. He was interested in Afro-Uruguayan culture and settled in Mediomundo, Montevideo's black neighborhood.

Trivia

He believed that his best work was created for the San Isidro Chapel.

Family Life

He was married to Madelón Rodríguez Gómez, with whom he had three children.

Associated With

He and Christian Rauch were both gifted Sculptors.

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