Julio Alpuy (1919 - 2009)
1919-01-27Tacuarembó, Uruguay2009-04-05New York City, USAUSA, Uruguay
Julio Alpuy
Julio Uruguay Alpuy was an Uruguayan painter, sculptor, and muralist. During his early career, Alpuy was a part of the Taller Torres-García (School of the South) and the constructive art movement. While his early works were greatly influenced by Torres-García's theories about what he called Constructive Universalism, Alpuy drew from a wide variety of cultures and myths to create works that broke the boundaries of the constructive grid. Additionally, his studies in Europe and Latin America helped develop an interest in Cubism and myths that influenced later works. Alpuy had a prolific career and his works are exhibited throughout the world.
Date and place of birt: | 27 january 1919, Tacuarembó, Uruguay |
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Date and place of death: | 5 april 2009, New York City, USA |
Nationality: | USA, Uruguay |
Period of activity: | XX, XXI century |
Specialization: | Artist, Graphic artist, Painter, Sculptor |
Art style: | Cubism, Geometric abstraction, Constructivism |