Oswaldo Guayasamín, born in 1919, was an Ecuadorian painter and sculptor of Indigenous and Mestizo heritage, recognized as one of the most important figures in 20th-century Latin American art.
His work is a powerful cry against injustice, oppression, and human suffering, while also serving as a tribute to the resilience and dignity of the peoples of Latin America.
He entered the School of Fine Arts in Quito, where he graduated as a painter and sculptor.
Guayasamín's art is visceral, emotive, and deeply rooted in the human condition and the social and political realities of Latin America.
His legacy is preserved at:
The Casa Museo Guayasamín and La Capilla del Hombre in Quito, Ecuador.
His murals can be found in prominent locations such as the UNESCO headquarters in Paris and the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
He received the UNESCO Prize for "a lifetime of work for peace" and the José Martí International Prize posthumously.
