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Ivan Serpa
Ivan Serpa | |
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| Born | Ivan Ferreira Serpa (1923-04-06)April 6, 1923 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Died | April 6, 1973(1973-04-06) (aged 50) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Occupation(s) | Painter Draftsman Printmaker Designer Educator |
| Years active | 1951-1973 |
| Known for | Grupo Frente |
| Spouse | Lygia Serpa |
| Children | 3 |
Ivan Ferreira Serpa (April 6, 1923–April 6, 1973) was a Brazilian painter, draftsman, printmaker, designer, and educator active in the concrete art movement.[1] Much of his work was in geometric abstractionism.
He founded Grupo Frente, which included fellow artists Lygia Clark, Helio Oiticica, and Franz Weissmann, among others, and was known for mentoring many artists in Brazil.[2][3]
Early life and education
Serpa was born in the Tijuca neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[4]
From 1946 to 1948, Serpa studied printmaking with printmaker Axl Leskoschek in Rio de Janeiro.
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