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Art in Embassies Mexico
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December 9, 2022

Vicente Rojo

Born in Barcelona, Vicente Rojo was an important member of the Breakaway Generation which challenged the supremacy of Mexican muralism.  He explored the modern vision of Mexico as a painter, graphic designer, sculptor, and publisher.  His style encompasses Spanish informalism — which resists artistic traditions and continually seeks innovative techniques and approaches to art.  Rojo’s paintings are characterized by geometric series, divided into five distinct periods: Signs, Negotiations, Memories, Mexico Under the Rain, and Scenarios.  He was one of the influential abstract artists of the postwar period.

Volcan Primitivo IV, 2000

Bronze, 43 X 29 cm. Courtesy of Isaac Masri

Volcan Encendido II, 2000

Bronze, 43 X 29 cm. Courtesy of Isaac Masri