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Leonilson

Brazilian painter (1957-1993) · Brazil · On the map · Artists · Died at 36

José Leonilson Bezerra Dias, was a Brazilian artist working in both 2D as a painter and draughtsman and in 3D as textile worker and sculptor. He lived most of his life in Brazil where he created conceptual artworks focused on expressions of love and grief specifically from a queer-lens.

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Leonilson was diagnosed with HIV (AIDS) at the age of 34, and died a few years later from complications.

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Country
Brazil
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1957 to 1993 · aged 36