José Sacal
José Sacal Micha (25 September 1944 – 4 October 2018) was a Mexican sculptor and ceramist. He was born in Cuernavaca, Morelos. His work has been interpreted as Surrealism.
In 2008, the Latino Museum of History, Art and Culture in Los Angeles featured an exhibit José Sacal, Contemporary Sculpture from Mexico.[1] His art was about the culture of Mexico, immigrant's life, and critical of the Mexican political environment. He was critical of President Enrique Peña Nieto.
Sacal died of leukemia in Mexico City on 4 October 2018 at the age of 74.[2]
References
- ↑ Gregorio Luke takes Latino Museum post, Los Angeles Times, August 16, 2008
- ↑ Fallece el escultor mexicano José Sacal (in Spanish)