Vicente Rojo Almazán
Vicente Rojo Almazán (15 March 1932 – 17 March 2021) was a Spanish-Mexican painter, graphic designer, and sculptor. In 1991, he was awarded the National Prize for Arts, the highest honor bestowed upon artists by the Mexican government, in the Fine arts category. His daughter, Alba Rojo Cama (1961–2016), also became an artist, known for her mathematical sculpture.
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Vicente Rojo Almazán
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- Name
- Vicente Rojo Almazán
- Born
- 15 March 1932
- Birthplace
- Barcelona, Spanish Republic
- Died
- 17 March 2021
- Place of death
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Spouse
- Bárbara Jacobs
- Known for
- Drawing, sculpture, painting
- Nationality
- Mexico · Spain
- Occupation
- sculptor · painter · designer · illustrator · graphic artist
- Honours
- National Prize for Arts and Sciences · Saint George's Cross · Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico · Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts
- Languages
- Spanish · Catalan
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Vicente Rojo Almazán (15 March 1932 – 17 March 2021) was a Spanish-Mexican painter, graphic designer, and sculptor. In 1991, he was awarded the National Prize for Arts, the highest honor bestowed upon artists by the Mexican government, in the Fine arts category. His daughter, Alba Rojo Cama (1961–2016), also became an artist, known for her mathematical sculpture.
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The recorded working language is Spanish and Catalan. Residence is recorded at Mexico City. Work by Vicente Rojo Almazán is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago and Museum of Modern Art. Distinctions recorded are National Prize for Arts and Sciences, Saint George's Cross, Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico and Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts.
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• Name — Vicente Rojo Almazán • Born — 15 March 1932 • Birthplace — Barcelona, Spanish Republic • Died — 17 March 2021 • Place of death — Mexico City, Mexico • Spouse — Bárbara Jacobs • Known for — Drawing, sculpture, painting • Children — Alba Rojo Cama (daughter, from editor Alba Cama)
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1932
Vicente Rojo Almazán was born on 15 March 1932.
2021
Vicente Rojo Almazán died on 17 March 2021.
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Vicente Rojo Almazán received National Prize for Arts and Sciences, Saint George's Cross, Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico and Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts.
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The authorities additionally record the headings Vincente Rojo and Vicente Rojo Almazan. His recorded languages were Spanish and Catalan. 2 children are recorded: Alba Rojo Cama and Vicente Rojo Cama. Recorded with the occupation graphic artist. Recorded as having received National Prize for Arts and Sciences, Saint George's Cross and Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
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