24.12.1937–19.06.2016

Nicolás García Uriburu

Nicolás García Uriburu (1937–2016) was an Argentine artist, architect, and ecologist. Born and deceased in Buenos Aires, he was known for his land art focused on raising awareness about environmental issues, particularly water pollution.

Nicolás García Uriburu
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Biography

Nicolás García Uriburu was born on December 24, 1937, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was an artist, architect, ecologist, as well as an engraver and installation artist. His artistic work primarily centered on land art aimed at raising awareness about environmental problems, especially water pollution. Throughout his life, he combined art and ecology, using his skills to draw public attention to environmental conservation issues. Uriburu passed away on June 19, 2016, in his hometown of Buenos Aires.

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