Wifredo Lam
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Wifredo Lam was a Cuban-French painter, illustrator, architectural draftsperson, sculptor, muralist, and printmaker born on December 8, 1902, in Sagua La Grande. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][9][12] He died on September 11, 1982, in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. [1][13][2][3][14][4][5][7][8][9][10] Lam held dual citizenship in Cuba and France. [15][16][17][18]
Lam was associated with the surrealism movement and worked primarily in self-portrait and figurative art genres. [17][19] His work was notably influenced by Henri Matisse.
Wifredo Lam
Summary
Wifredo Lam is a human[1]. He was born in Sagua La Grande[2]. He was born on December 8, 1902[3]. He died in Boulogne-Billancourt[4]. He died on September 11, 1982[5]. He worked as a painter[6], illustrator[7], architectural draftsperson[8], sculptor[9], and muralist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (206 views/month, #7,095 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Wifredo Lam's place of birth was Sagua La Grande[2].
- Wifredo Lam died in Boulogne-Billancourt[4].
- Wifredo Lam was born on December 8, 1902[3].
- Wifredo Lam died on September 11, 1982[5].
- Wifredo Lam was married to Lou Laurin-Lam[12].
- Wifredo Lam held citizenship in Cuba[13].
- Wifredo Lam held citizenship in France[14].
- Wifredo Lam is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15].
- Wifredo Lam is identified as part of the Afro-Cuban ethnic group[16].
- Wifredo Lam's professions included painter[6].
- Wifredo Lam worked as an illustrator[7].
- Wifredo Lam's professions included architectural draftsperson[8].
- Wifredo Lam worked as a sculptor[9].
- Wifredo Lam's professions included muralist[10].
- Wifredo Lam's professions included printmaker[17].
- Wifredo Lam's field of work was painting[18].
- Wifredo Lam's education included a stint at Academia Nacional de Bellas Artes San Alejandro[19].
- Wifredo Lam was influenced by Henri Matisse[20].
- Wifredo Lam is recorded as male[21].
- Wifredo Lam's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Wifredo Lam is associated with the surrealism movement[23].
- Wifredo Lam's genre is self-portrait[24].
- Wifredo Lam's genre is figurative art[25].
- Wifredo Lam's Commons category is recorded as Wifredo Lam[26].
- Wifredo Lam's family name is recorded as Lam[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Sagua La Grande[2], Wifredo Lam… he was born on December 8, 1902[3]. Ethnic identities include African Americans[15], an ethnic group by residency[28], in United States[29] and Afro-Cuban[16], an ethnic group[30], in Cuba[31].
Education
Wifredo Lam was educated at Academia Nacional de Bellas Artes San Alejandro[19].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], illustrator[7], architectural draftsperson[8], sculptor[9], muralist[10], and printmaker[17]. Wifredo Lam's field of work was painting[18].
Personal Life
Among Wifredo Lam's spouses was Lou Laurin-Lam[12].
Death and Burial
Wifredo Lam died on September 11, 1982[5]. He passed away in Boulogne-Billancourt[4].
Why It Matters
Wifredo Lam ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (206 views/month, #7,095 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Wifredo Lam born?
Born in Sagua La Grande[2], Wifredo Lam…
Where did Wifredo Lam die?
Wifredo Lam passed away in Boulogne-Billancourt[4].
Who was Wifredo Lam married to?
Wifredo Lam's spouses include Lou Laurin-Lam[12].
What did Wifredo Lam do for work?
Wifredo Lam worked as painter[6], illustrator[7], architectural draftsperson[8], sculptor[9], and muralist[10].
Where did Wifredo Lam go to school?
Wifredo Lam was educated at Academia Nacional de Bellas Artes San Alejandro[19].