Mário Cravo Júnior
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Mário Cravo Júnior (13 April 1923 – 1 August 2018) was a Brazilian sculptor, designer, and painter. He was part of the first generation of plastic artists in the city of Salvador, along with artists such as Carybé and Genaro de Carvalho [pt].[1] He worked as a plastic artist in the 1970s, he created numerous individual and collective expositions, awards, and sculptures in open spaces throughout Brazil, mainly in Salvador, along with having his works in museums worldwide.[2] His works drew from various materials and inspirations, including the Afro-Brazilian influences of his native Bahia.[3] His most well known work is the "Fonte da Rampa do Mercado" in the Comércio neighborhood of Salvador. His son, Mário Cravo Neto, and grandson, Christian Cravo, are both renowned photographers.[4]
Mário Cravo Júnior | |
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Born | (1923-04-13)13 April 1923 |
Died | 1 August 2018(2018-08-01) (aged 95) Salvador, Bahia, Brazil |
Occupation(s) | Sculptor, designer, painter |
Relatives | Mário Cravo Neto (son) Christian Cravo (grandson) Castro Alves (cousin) |