Birthdate: July 28, 1874
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Montevideo, Uruguay
Died: August 8, 1949
Joaquín Torres-García was a highly influential artist, theorist, and author from Uruguay and Spain, known for his significant contributions to modern art. He began his artistic journey in Catalonia, Spain, and his career led him to various countries such as Spain, New York, Italy, France, and Uruguay. As a pioneering figure, he founded art schools and groups, including the establishment of the first European abstract art group, Cercle et Carré, in Paris in 1929. His legacy is marked by his development of Modern Classicism and Universal Constructivism.
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