International contemporary art platform1908–07.05.1985
Luis Arenal Bastar
Luis Arenal Bastar (1908–1985) was a Mexican muralist, lithographer, and sculptor born in Teapa. He was actively involved in Mexico's communist movement. He died on May 7, 1985, in Mexico City.
Biography
Luis Arenal Bastar was born in 1908 in the city of Teapa, Mexico. He became a recognized Mexican artist specializing in muralism, and he was also skilled in lithography and sculpture. Throughout his life, Arenal was actively engaged in political life as an activist and supporter of the communist movement. His activities encompassed not only artistic creation but also active participation in Mexico's socio-political processes. Luis Arenal passed away on May 7, 1985, in Mexico City, leaving a significant mark on 20th-century Mexican art.
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