Carlos Almaraz
1941–1989
Introduction
Carlos D. Almaraz (October 5, 1941 – December 11, 1989) was a Mexican-American artist and a pioneer of the Chicano art movement. He was one of the founder of the Centro de Arte Público (1977–1979), a Chicano/Chicana arts organization in Highland Park, Los Angeles.
Wikidata identifier
Q5041737
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Introduction
Although raised in Los Angeles, Almaraz remains close to his Hispanic roots; his work reflects contemporary and mythological symbols of Mexican culture. Almaraz received a master's degree from the Otis Art Institute.
Country of birth
Mexico
Roles
Artist, muralist, painter
ULAN identifier
500015785
Names
Carlos Almaraz, Carlos Almarez
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed April 25, 2024.
