About Iberê Camargo
Lived 1914 – 1994 (aged 79). Iberê Camargo was a Brazilian painter and printmaker.
Iberê Bassani Camargo (18 November 1914, in Restinga Seca – 8 August 1994, in Porto Alegre) was a Brazilian painter, one of the greatest expressionist artists from his country.
Throughout his life, Iberê Camargo was a prominent leader in artistic and intellectual circles.
Shortly after his death, the Iberê Camargo Foundation was created by his widow, Maria Coussirat Camargo. Since 2008, the Foundation headquarters and museum is located in a building designed by Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza. Thousands of paintings by Camargo are on display there.
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Who was Iberê Camargo?
Brazilian artist (1914-1994)
When was Iberê Camargo born?
Iberê Camargo was born on 18 November 1914 in Restinga Sêca.
When did Iberê Camargo die?
Iberê Camargo died on 8 August 1994 in Porto Alegre.
What was Iberê Camargo's occupation?
Iberê Camargo was a painter and printmaker.
What nationality was Iberê Camargo?
Iberê Camargo was Brazilian.
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