Hélio Oiticica

Born: 1937-07-26

Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Biography

Hélio Oiticica (Rio de Janeiro, July 26, 1937 – Rio de Janeiro, March 22, 1980) was a painter, sculptor, visual artist and performance artist with anarchist aspirations. He is considered one of the greatest artists in the history of Brazilian art.