About Pat Atencio
Lived 1932 – 2009 (aged 76). Pat Atencio was a painter and painting.
Pat Atencio, also called Koo Peen (English: "Mountain Rock"; January 22, 1932 – January 15, 2009), was a San Ildefonso Pueblo painter. His mother's cousin was Maria Martinez. Some of his works are in the permanent collection of institutions including the Museum of New Mexico and the National Museum of the American Indian.
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Who was Pat Atencio?
painter from the San Ildefonso Pueblo
When was Pat Atencio born?
Pat Atencio was born on 22 January 1932.
When did Pat Atencio die?
Pat Atencio died on 15 January 2009.
What was Pat Atencio's occupation?
Pat Atencio was a painter and painting.
What nationality was Pat Atencio?
Pat Atencio's recorded nationality: San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pat Atencio. https://biography.guide/pat-atencio/
MLA: "Pat Atencio." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pat-atencio/.
Chicago: "Pat Atencio." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pat-atencio/.
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