Wifredo Lam
Cuban artist
Wifredo Óscar de la Concepción Lam y Castilla, better known as Wifredo Lam, was a Cuban artist who sought to portray and revive the enduring Afro-Cuban spirit and culture. Wikipedia
Born: December 8, 1902, Sagua La Grande, Cuba
Died: September 11, 1982 (age 79 years), Paris, France
Periods: Surrealism and Modern art
Parents: Yam Lam and Ana Serafina Castilla
Spouse: Lou Laurin-Lam (m. 1960–1982), Helena Holzer (m. 1944–1950), and Eva Piriz (m. 1929–1931)
Awards: Guggenheim International Award
Artworks
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