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Carlos Alfonzo

Carlos Alfonzo (1950 - 1991) was active/lived in Florida / Cuba.  Carlos Alfonzo is known for Ceramics with painted iconography, animal and figure shapes.

Carlos Alfonzo (1950–1991) was a Cuban-American painter known for his neo-impressionistic style. His work has been collected by Whitney Museum of American Art and Smithsonian Institution.

He was born in Havana, Cuba, in 1950. He attended the Academia San Alejandro in Cuba, where he received a degree in art in 1973. He later attended the University of Havana, where he received an art history degree in 1977.

In hopes of finally attaining true freedom as an individual and an artist, and after days spent crowded into the Peruvian Embassy, Alfonzo left Cuba via the Mariel boatlift in 1980, on a journey that was marred by violence. "One of many artists who came to the United States in the Mariel boat lift, Alfonzo quickly developed a following in this country."

In a paradox reflective of his art, Carlos Alfonzo’s profuse artistic energy reached new heights alongside rising critical acclaim; meanwhile, he quietly and privately faced the AIDS virus as it ravaged his body   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 7218 characters.]  Artist bio

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Facts about Carlos Alfonzo

   Carlos Alfonzo  Born:  1950 - Havana, Cuba
Died:   1991 - Miami, Florida
Known for:  Ceramics with painted iconography, animal and figure shapes
Name variants:  Carlos Alfonso

Carlos Alfonzo (1950–1991) was a Cuban-American painter known for his neo-impressionistic style. His work has been collected by Whitney Museum of American Art and Smithsonian Institution.

He was born in Havana, Cuba, in 1950. He attended the Academia San Alejandro in Cuba, where he received a degree in art in 1973. He later attended the University of Havana, where he received an art history degree in 1977.

In hopes of finally attaining true freedom as an individual and an artist, and after days spent crowded into the Peruvian Embassy, Alfonzo left Cuba via the Mariel boatlift in 1980, on a journey that was marred by violence. "One of many artists who came to the United States in the Mariel boat lift, Alfonzo quickly developed  ...  Displaying 750 of 7218 characters.

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