Wifredo Lam
Cuban artist (1902–1982) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wifredo Óscar de la Concepción Lam y Castilla (Chinese: 林飛龍; Jyutping: lam4 fei1lung4; December 8, 1902 – September 11, 1982), better known as Wifredo Lam, was a Cuban artist who sought to portray and revive the enduring Afro-Cuban spirit and culture.[1] Inspired by and in contact with some of the most renowned artists of the 20th century, including Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, Lam melded his influences and created a unique style, which was ultimately characterized by the prominence of hybrid figures. This distinctive visual style of his also influences many artists. Though he was predominantly a painter, he also worked with sculpture, ceramics and printmaking in his later life.
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Lam and the second or maternal family name is Castilla.
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Born | Wifredo Óscar de la Concepción Lam y Castilla December 8, 1902 (1902-12-08) Sagua La Grande, Cuba |
Died | September 11, 1982 (1982-09-12) (aged 79) Paris, France |
Known for | Painting |
Notable work | The Jungle (1943), Museum of Modern Art collection. |
Spouse(s) | Eva Piriz (1929–1931; her death) Helena Holzer (1944–1950) Lou Laurin (1960–1982; his death, 3 sons) |
Children | 4 |
Awards | Guggenheim International Award |
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