Antonio González Orozco
Mexican muralist (1933–2020)
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Antonio González Orozco (May 10, 1933 – June 10, 2020) was a Mexican muralist.
BornMay 10, 1933
Chihuahua, Mexico
DiedJune 10, 2020 (aged 87)
Mexico City, Mexico
EducationAcademy of San Carlos
OccupationMuralist
Antonio González Orozco | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 10, 1933 Chihuahua, Mexico |
| Died | June 10, 2020 (aged 87) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Education | Academy of San Carlos |
| Occupation | Muralist |
| Spouse | Mercedes Arriaga Rivera |
Life
Orozco was born on May 10, 1933, in Chihuahua.[1] He was trained by Diego Rivera at the Academy of San Carlos in the 1950s.[1][2][3]
Orozco painted murals at the National Palace. He also restored Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City,[2][3] where he painted two new murals.[1] He exhibited his work in Mexico and internationally.[2]
Orozco died of cancer on June 10, 2020, in Mexico City, at age 87.[2][3]
