Remedios Varo
16 December 1908 – 8 October 1963
Remedios Varo was a Spanish-Mexican Surrealist painter. Her meticulous, jewel-like paintings blended science, mysticism, and alchemy, often depicting solitary figures on mystical journeys, and she became one of the most celebrated artists of Mexican Surrealism.
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Life events
Born Maria de los Remedios Alicia Rodriga Varo y Uranga in Catalonia.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgReceived formal art training at Spain's leading fine-arts academy.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgBecame involved with the Surrealists through her partner, poet Benjamin Peret.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgFled Nazi-occupied France and settled in Mexico, where she lived the rest of her life.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgFormed a close, lifelong friendship and artistic exchange with fellow Surrealist Leonora Carrington.
Began producing her mature body of work after years of commercial illustration.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHeld a highly successful solo show at the Galeria Diana.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgCreated some of her most iconic works exploring cosmic and mystical themes.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgDied suddenly of a heart attack at the height of her fame.
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