José Sacal
José Sacal Micha (25 September 1944–4 October 2018) was a Mexican sculptor and ceramist born in Cuernavaca, Morelos. His work has been interpreted as surrealistic.
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José Sacal
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- Name
- José Sacal
- Born
- 22 September 1944
- Birthplace
- Mexico
- Died
- 4 October 2019
- Known for
- Sculpture
- Occupation
- sculptor · painter
- Education
- Escuela Nacional de Pintura and Escultura y Grabado La Esmeralda
- Languages
- Spanish
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José Sacal Micha (25 September 1944–4 October 2018) was a Mexican sculptor and ceramist born in Cuernavaca, Morelos. His work has been interpreted as surrealistic.
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Key facts
• Name — José Sacal • Born — 22 September 1944 • Birthplace — Mexico • Died — 4 October 2019 • Known for — Sculpture
Early life
Early life
As a young man, Sacal studied in the Instituto Regional de Bellas Artes, del Estado de Morelos, Antiguo Molino De Sto. Dominigo, INBA, and with Arthur Khronengold and Enrique Altamirano.
Studies
Studies
• 1965-69 The National Institute of Fine Arts, in Cuernavaca Morelos • 1969-72 The Institute of Arts "La Esmeralda" • 1973-78 Arthur Kronhnengold's Workshop • 1979-82 The National Institute of Fine Arts, in Mexico City • 1983-87 Enrique Altamirano's Workshop
Exhibits
Exhibits
In 2008, the Latino Museum of History, Art and Culture in Los Angeles featured an exhibit José Sacal, Contemporary Sculpture from Mexico. In 2011, "Personajes de impacto y corazones" in the Mexico City Metro.
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Life and career
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1944
José Sacal was born on 25 September 1944.
2018
José Sacal died on 4 October 2018.
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