Desidero Hernandez Xochitiotzin - Artist Info

About Desidero Hernandez Xochitiotzin

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Desiderio Hernandez Xochitiotzin
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    Desiderio Hernández Xochitiotzin was born in 1922. Desiderio Hernández Xochitiotzin was an outstanding painter of Tlaxcaltean origin, belonging to the second generation of the muralist movement of the twentieth century. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Puebla and later traveled to Europe for some time. While there he realized a period of strong artistic influence. Plastic and historical investigations were a feature of Desiderio's work, an example of which is the constant study of his roots, which made him a learned expert on the history and culture of his home state. In addition, as a muralist, architect, historian and lecturer, he traveled through several states of the republic, including the northern area, whereSources consulted: TOVAR DE TERESA, Guillermo. Repertory of artists in Mexico. Volume II. Mexico. Grupo Financiero Bancomer, 1997, p. 152 and CRUZ PÉREZ, Juan Luis. "Xochitiotzin deputies are declared ambassador of the local culture". Mexico. The Day of the East (Tlaxcala), Culture section, April 28, 2006....

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