Boris Vallejo

Peruvian-American painter (born 1941)
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Boris Vallejo

Summary

Boris Vallejo is a human[1]. Born in Lima[2], he… he was born on January 8, 1941[3]. He worked as a painter[4], illustrator[5], cover artist[6], and poster artist[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Boris Vallejo's place of birth was Lima[2].
  • Boris Vallejo was born on January 8, 1941[3].
  • Boris Vallejo was married to Julie Bell[9].
  • Among Boris Vallejo's spouses was Doris Vallejo[10].
  • A child of Boris Vallejo was Dorian Vallejo[11].
  • Boris Vallejo held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Boris Vallejo held citizenship in Peru[13].
  • Boris Vallejo worked as a painter[4].
  • Boris Vallejo worked as an illustrator[5].
  • Boris Vallejo worked as a cover artist[6].
  • Boris Vallejo's professions included poster artist[7].
  • Boris Vallejo's field of work was airbrushing[14].
  • Boris Vallejo's education included a stint at National Superior Autonomous School of Fine Arts, Lima[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Boris Vallejo is Swords and Serpents[16].
  • Boris Vallejo received the Inkpot Award[17].
  • Boris Vallejo received the British Fantasy Awards[18].
  • Boris Vallejo received the Chesley Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement[19].
  • Boris Vallejo received the Frank R Paul Award[20].
  • Boris Vallejo received the Chesley Award for Best Product Illustration[21].
  • Boris Vallejo received the Locus Award for Best Artist[22].
  • Boris Vallejo is recorded as male[23].
  • Boris Vallejo's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Boris Vallejo's genre is fantasy art[25].
  • Boris Vallejo's genre is science fiction art[26].
  • Boris Vallejo's genre is erotic art[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lima[2], Boris Vallejo… he was born on January 8, 1941[3].

Education

Boris Vallejo was educated at National Superior Autonomous School of Fine Arts, Lima[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[4], illustrator[5], cover artist[6], and poster artist[7]. Boris Vallejo's field of work was airbrushing[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Boris Vallejo is Swords and Serpents[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Inkpot Award[17], an award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1974[30]; British Fantasy Awards[18], a group of awards[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1971[33]; Chesley Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement[19], a class of award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1985[36]; Frank R Paul Award[20]; Chesley Award for Best Product Illustration[21]; and Locus Award for Best Artist[22], an award[37], in United States[38].

Personal Life

Spouses include Julie Bell[9], a painter[39], b. 1958[40], of United States[41], awarded the Chesley Award for Best Color Work – Unpublished[42] and Doris Vallejo[10], a writer[43]. A child of Boris Vallejo was Dorian Vallejo[11].

Why It Matters

Boris Vallejo has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

FAQs

Where was Boris Vallejo born?

Boris Vallejo's place of birth was Lima[2].

Who was Boris Vallejo married to?

Boris Vallejo's spouses include Julie Bell[9] and Doris Vallejo[10].

What did Boris Vallejo do for work?

Boris Vallejo worked as painter[4], illustrator[5], cover artist[6], and poster artist[7].

Where did Boris Vallejo go to school?

Boris Vallejo was educated at National Superior Autonomous School of Fine Arts, Lima[15].

What awards did Boris Vallejo receive?

Honors received include Inkpot Award[17], British Fantasy Awards[18], Chesley Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement[19], and Frank R Paul Award[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [25] . wikidata.org.
  16. [26] . wikidata.org.
  17. [27] . Q135933563. wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . asfa-art.com. Retrieved . asfa-art.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . frankwuwrites.net. Retrieved . frankwuwrites.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . asfa-art.com. Retrieved . asfa-art.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [22] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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