Luís Seoane
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Luís Seoane

Argentine artist (1910–1979)

Luis Seoane (1910–1979) was a Galician artist and writer. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 1, 1910, of Galician immigrants, he spent much of his childhood and youth in Galicia (Spain).2

From Wikipedia’s article on Luís Seoane (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Jun 1, 1910, died Apr 5, 1979.1

About

He was educated in A Coruña. His first exhibition was held in 1929. He is usually included in the group of Os renovadores, the renovators of Galician art in the first third of the 20th century.

Returning to Argentina in 1936 to escape the Spanish Civil War, Seoane became an important cultural figure in Buenos Aires, where he was responsible for the creation of a number of murals and other public works of art.

On his return to Galicia in 1960, he became a leading figure within the movement to revive Galician culture. He died in A Coruña in 1979.

From Wikipedia’s article on Luís Seoane, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedUniversity of Santiago de Compostela3

Career

Occupation: politician, painter, poet, muralist, lithographer, journalist, printmaker, writer.7

  • Date not recordedFounded Claridad4
  • Date not recordedFounded Cuco-Rei5
  • Date not recordedFounded Editorial Nova6

Personal life

  • BornJun 1, 1910, Buenos Aires8
  • DiedApr 5, 1979, A Coruña9
  • CitizenshipArgentina, Spain10
  • SpouseMaría Elvira Fernández López11

Awards

  • 1994Galician Literature Day12 13