Alfredo Castañeda (1938 - 2010)

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Alfredo Castañeda

Alfredo Castañeda was a Mexican surrealist painter.

Castañeda had been interested in painting and drawing since childhood, but first became an architect, earning a degree in architecture from the University of Mexico. During his studies, he continued to paint as a hobby, which he became more and more serious about over the years. At university, Alfredo became acquainted with the painter, sculptor and architect Matthias Goeritz, as well as the work of René Magritte. Both played a huge role in the young artist's worldview.

After his studies, Castañeda worked as an architect and in 1969 had his first solo exhibition at Galeria de Arte Mexicano. His work has also been shown internationally numerous times in the United States and in many Latin American countries, including Mexico. His work is collected in collections and museums throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Alfredo Castañeda is known for his surrealist paintings, often portraits. The same character appears in many of his paintings, sometimes revealed in multiple versions of himself. This person (often resembling the artist himself) seems to be engaged in an endless dialog with himself, involving the viewer as well.

Date and place of birt:18 february 1938, México, Mexico
Date and place of death:15 december 2010, Madrid, Spain
Nationality:Spain, Mexico
Period of activity: XX, XXI century
Specialization:Architect, Artist, Painter
Genre:Allegory, Portrait, Self-portrait
Art style:Post War Art, Surrealism, Contemporary art, Symbolism
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