Arturo Antonio Chavez (b.1949). In 2000, Arthur Usner changed his name legally, through the court system to Arturo Antonio Chavez in honor of his Mother's side of the family. He has been painting... Read full biography
Arturo Antonio Chavez (b.1949). In 2000, Arthur Usner changed his name legally, through the court system to Arturo Antonio Chavez in honor of his Mother's side of the family. He has been painting under this name and signs his paintings "Arturo" since 2000. There was period of one year that he... Read full biography
Arturo Antonio Chavez (b.1949). In 2000, Arthur Usner changed his name legally, through the court system to Arturo Antonio Chavez in honor of his Mother's side of the family. He has been painting under this name and signs his paintings "Arturo" since 2000. There was period of one year that he signed his paintings Usner y Chavez as a segue and a means for collectors to make the connection to Arturo Chavez. Arturo illustrated one book using the name Usner y Chavez; Benigina's Chimayo, (Museum of... Read full biography
Arturo Antonio Chavez (b.1949). In 2000, Arthur Usner changed his name legally, through the court system to Arturo Antonio Chavez in honor of his Mother's side of the family. He has been painting under this name and signs his paintings "Arturo" since 2000. There was period of one year that he signed his paintings Usner y Chavez as a segue and a means for collectors to make the connection to Arturo Chavez. Arturo illustrated one book using the name Usner y Chavez; Benigina's Chimayo, (Museum of New Mexico Press-2001). Arturo Chavez was born in Embudo, near Taos, New Mexico and was raised in both Los Alamos and Chimayo, New Mexico. This culturally rich area with its geographically striking landscapes sparked a deep and abiding devotion for... Read full biography
Arturo Antonio Chavez (b.1949). In 2000, Arthur Usner changed his name legally, through the court system to Arturo Antonio Chavez in honor of his Mother's side of the family. He has been painting under this name and signs his paintings "Arturo" since 2000. There was period of one year that he signed his paintings Usner y Chavez as a segue and a means for collectors to make the connection to Arturo Chavez. Arturo illustrated one book using the name Usner y Chavez; Benigina's Chimayo, (Museum of New Mexico Press-2001). Arturo Chavez was born in Embudo, near Taos, New Mexico and was raised in both Los Alamos and Chimayo, New Mexico. This culturally rich area with its geographically striking landscapes sparked a deep and abiding devotion for painting in Arturo from an early age. He painted throughout his childhood and teen years, but did not turn his f... Read full biography
Arturo Chavez - Artist Info
About Arturo Chavez: Books
Books & Publications (6)
Publications based on askART research. List may not be comprehensive.
The West Select (Phoenix Art Museum) (Exhibition catalog)
2012
Editor, Men's Arts Council, Phoenix Art Museum
94 pages (color)
Landscapes of New Mexico Paintings Of The Land Of Enchantment
2006
Suzanne Campbell/Suzanne Deats
287 pages (color)
The Artists Bluebook 34,000 North American Artists to March 2005
2005
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