Francisco Toledo
Mexican artist (1940–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Jesuit cardinal, see Franciscus Toletus.
Francisco Benjamín López Toledo (17 July 1940 – 5 September 2019) was a Mexican Zapotec painter,[2] sculptor, and graphic artist. In a career that spanned seven decades, Toledo produced thousands of works of art and became widely regarded as one of Mexico's most important contemporary artists.[3][4] An activist as well as an artist, he promoted the artistic culture and heritage of Oaxaca state.[5] Toledo was considered part of the Breakaway Generation of Mexican art.[6]
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is López and the second or maternal family name is Toledo.
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Francisco Toledo | |
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Born | Francisco Benjamín López Toledo (1940-07-17)17 July 1940 |
Died | 5 September 2019(2019-09-05) (aged 79) |
Nationality | Mexican (Zapotec)[1] |
Known for | Graphic art |
Spouse | Trine Ellitsgaard[2] |
Awards | Right Livelihood Award |
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