About Jorge Selarón
Lived 1947 – 2013 (aged 65–66). Jorge Selarón was a Chilean painter and ceramicist.
Jorge Selarón (1947 – January 10, 2013) was a Chilean painter and ceramist. He is perhaps best known for his work on the Escadaria Selarón, a world-famous set of ceramic tile-covered stairs located in the Lapa and Santa Teresa neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Biography Selarón moved to the Lapa neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro in the 1980s, settling in a house next to the stairs. Later in 2013, police has said the main line of investigation was suicide, considering allegations from friends that he was depressed.
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Who was Jorge Selarón?
Brazilian painter
When was Jorge Selarón born?
Jorge Selarón was born in 1947 in Limache.
When did Jorge Selarón die?
Jorge Selarón died on 10 January 2013 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was Jorge Selarón's occupation?
Jorge Selarón was a painter and ceramicist.
What nationality was Jorge Selarón?
Jorge Selarón was Chilean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jorge Selarón. https://biography.guide/jorge-selaron/
MLA: "Jorge Selarón." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jorge-selaron/.
Chicago: "Jorge Selarón." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jorge-selaron/.
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