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Gerardo Chávez

1937 – 2025

Peruvian artist

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About Gerardo Chávez

Lived 1937 – 2025 (aged 87–88). Gerardo Chávez was a Peruvian artist and painter.

Gerardo Chávez López (16 November 1937 – 22 June 2025) was a Peruvian artist from Trujillo whose artistic foundation has helped to develop a cultural environment in the city through the Toy Museum that was opened in 2001 and with the Museum of Modern Art which he founded, as well as Cultural Space "Angelmira" in honor of his brother. Chávez was one of the direct successors of the North Group born in the Trujillo city in the first half of the 20th century. In 2012, he was recognized as the most important Peruvian plastic artist in activity. He had been appointed chairman of the board for the Art and Culture of Trujillo. Chávez died on 22 June 2025, at the age of 87.

Work and expositions National University of Trujillo Gallery, Peru. Lo Sprone Gallery, Florence, Italy. Sistine Gallery, Rome, Italy. Jacques Desbrieres Gallery, Paris, France. D'eendt Gallery, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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Important facts

Born
1937, Trujillo
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
National Superior Autonomous School of Fine Arts, Lima
Awards
Grand Officer of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎
Also known as
Chavez, Gerardo Chávez López, Gerardo Chavez-Lopez, Gerardo Chavez Lopez, Gerardo Chavez

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Gerardo Chávez's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Gerardo Chávez?

Peruvian artist (1937–2025)

When was Gerardo Chávez born?

Gerardo Chávez was born in 1937 in Trujillo.

When did Gerardo Chávez die?

Gerardo Chávez died on 22 June 2025 in Trujillo.

What was Gerardo Chávez's occupation?

Gerardo Chávez was an artist and painter.

What nationality was Gerardo Chávez?

Gerardo Chávez was Peruvian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gerardo Chávez

· Wikidata: Q75255

· DBpedia: Gerardo Chávez

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