FIGURA ORNAMENTADA, by Rene Portocarerro Poster donated by the SWOP
Item Number: 158
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
This poster of a painting from 1968 by Rene Portocarrero (1912-1985), is part of a long series of fanciful figures known by same name created by the artist. He was Havana born, a multifaceted artist known internationally for his diverse work. As well as being a painter, sculptor, ceramicist, scenic designer, book illustrator and muralist, his work is exhibited in museums and galleries in South America, France, Canada, across the U.S. including New York, San Francisco, Houston and Milwaukee and of course at the Museo Nacional in Havana.
In 1950, he collaborated with Wilfredo Lam and other Cuban artists on a project and in 1979 he worked for UNESCO and the NGO- AIAP- an International Artists Association.
The poster measures 17.5" x 23.5" and was published through the Instituto Cubano de Armistad Con Los Pueblos. For more information about the organization visit www.icap.cu and it can be translated into English through Google.
Thanks to the Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP) who donated a series of great posters to our auction, this piece of rare visual history can be part of your own collection. SWOP is a statewide multi-racial, multi-issue, community based membership organization. Visit them through www.facebook.com/swopista or throughwww.abqpeaceandjustice.org to find out more information.
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