Venosa, Angelo
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| Birthname | Angelo Augusto Venosa | ||||
| born on | 14 August 1954 at 12:20 (= 12:20 PM ) | ||||
| Place | São Paulo, Brazil, 23s3309, 46w3729 | ||||
| Timezone | -03 h3w (is standard time) | ||||
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| Astrology data |   21°17'   23°36 Asc. 07°37'
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Biography
Brazilian sculptor of Italian descent who started his artistic career in 1974, gaining notoriety in the 1980s, as part of the Geração 80 movement. His sculptures are characterized by the use of different materials, of both industial and natural origin.
He took part in several notable festivals, including the São Paulo Art Biennial and of the Venice Biennale. Among his best known works is A Baleia ("The Whale"), a public work installed in Leme Beach in the south of Rio de Janeiro.
His last work was the installation Catilina, displayed at the Paço Imperial. He died of the consequences of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis on 17 October 2022 at the age of 68 in Rio de Janeiro.
Events
Source Notes
Birth certificate in hand from Sy Scholfield, copy on file.
Categories
- Traits : Body : Race (Italian)
- Diagnoses : Major Diseases : Lou Gehrig's disease (Terminal)
- Personal : Death : Illness/ Disease (ALS)
- Vocation : Art : Fine art artist (Sculptor)
