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About The Artist: Byron Gálvez

Byron Gálvez (b. October 28, 1941- d. October 27, 2009) was a Mexican artist who was primarily known for his painting but also created sculpture, including monumental works. He was born in rural Hidalgo state, to a father who played jazz music and read literature, a rarity in 1930s rural Mexico. However, it exposed Galvez to culture, even though this led to an interest in visual art rather than musing or writing. He went to Mexico City to...