Carlo Bonte

Jose Luis Cuevas

1934-2017

José Luis Cuevas (February 26, 1934 – July 3, 2017) was a Mexican artist and was one of the first to challenge the then dominant Mexican muralism movement as a prominent member of the Generación de la Ruptura (Breakaway Generation). He was a mostly self-taught artist, whose styles and influences are moored to the darker side of life, often depicting distorted figures and the debasement of humanity. He had remained a controversial figure throughout his career, not only for his often shocking images, but also for his opposition to writers and artists who he feels participate in corruption or create only for money. In 1992, the José Luis Cuevas Museum was opened in the historic center of Mexico City holding most of his work and his personal art collection. His grandson Alexis de Chaunac is a contemporary artist.

Past Lots

Two prints by Sergio Ferro (1938) & José Luis Cuevas (1934-2017)

Estimate $200 - $400

Two prints by Sergio Ferro (1938) & José Luis Cuevas (1934-2017)

Estimate $300 - $500

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