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Vaco Baissac
Mauritian artist (1940–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joseph Charles Jacques Desiré Baissac (1940[1] – 4 February 2023),[2] known professionally as Vaco, was a Mauritian artist, best known for his depictions of island life through painting, stained glass, sculpture, jewellery design and ceramics.[3]
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Born | 1940 |
Died | 4 February 2023 |
Nationality | Mauritian |
Website | vacoartiste |
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Vaco was a defender of the Mauritian Creole language and the idea that all Mauritians can communicate through a common language is integral to the culture of Mauritius, so much so that he said he painted the Creole language and identified as a Creole artist.[4]