Jose Luis Cuevas
Painter

Jose Luis Cuevas Net Worth

Jose Luis Cuevas was a Mexican artist born on February 26, 1934. He was a prominent figure in the mid-20th century Mexican artistic movement known as the Generacion de la Ruptura. Cuevas was known for his controversial works and exhibitions, such as "Monument of the Obscene Figure" and "Signs of Life".
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 26, 1934
Birth Place Mexico
Age 86 YEARS OLD
Died On Jul 3, 2017 (age 83)
Birth Sign Pisces

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Famous for his association with a mid-20th century Mexican artistic movement known as the Generacion de la Ruptura, he created such controversial works and exhibitions as, respectively, "Monument of the Obscene Figure" and "Signs of Life." 

Before Fame

During his teenage years, he began a prolific early career as an Illustrator.

Trivia

His shocking, often purposely grotesque work earned him numerous honors, including the 1965 Premio Madeco and the 1977 Latin American Print Biennial Grand Prize.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Mexico City. Both his first wife, Bertha, and his second wife, Beatriz del Carmen, directed the Jose Luis Cuevas Museum in his hometown.

Associated With

He was a harsh critic of Diego Rivera and other Mexican muralists.

Some Jose Luis Cuevas images

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