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Luis Filcer

Mexican painter (1927-2018) · Mexico · On the map · Artists · Died at 90

Luis Filcer was a Mexican Expressionist painter, whose works generally deal with themes of injustice and struggle. His family fled Ukraine for Mexico after the Russian Revolution to escape Jewish persecution and Filcer grew up in Mexico City.

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Although his interest in painting came early, he had to sell a painting before his family would accept his vocation. Strongly influenced by Van Gogh's life, he began to draw and paint the struggles of everyday people, something he has continued since. His work has been exhibited in various countries of the world and has been recognized with several medals and membership in the Salón de la Plástica Mexicana.

Country
Mexico
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 2018 · aged 90