Argentine art master Carlos Alonso dies at 97
The painter, sculptor and illustrator leaves an expressionist body of work deeply committed to political and social issues La entrada Argentine art master Carlos Alonso dies at 97 se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .
Argentine artist Carlos Alonso passed away on Monday at the age of 97 in the province of Córdoba, according to a statement from his family on social media. The family expressed their profound grief and gratitude for the attention he received throughout his life. Alonso's work, characterized by themes of historical memory and exile, was deeply rooted in his experience as a draftsman and illustrator.
Born on February 4, 1929, in Mendoza province, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts at the National University of Cuyo starting in 1944. His career was marked by early recognition, winning first prize at the San Rafael Painting Salon in Mendoza in 1951, and exhibitions in Buenos Aires, Paris, and Madrid. After returning to Argentina, Alonso studied with Lino Spilimbergo and encountered poverty firsthand, which influenced his artistic language.
He won a competition in 1957 to illustrate Don Quixote and the Martín Fierro series, and his work was exhibited in various international galleries. Alonso faced adversity with the military coup in 1976, but continued to create thought-provoking art until his passing.
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