Oswaldo Guayasamín, born in 1919, was an Ecuadorian painter and sculptor of Indigenous and Mestizo heritage, recognized as one of the most important figures in 20th-century Latin American art.
- His work is a powerful cry against injustice, oppression, and human suffering, while also serving as a tribute to the resilience and dignity of the peoples of Latin America.
- He entered the School of Fine Arts in Quito, where he graduated as a painter and sculptor.
- Guayasamín's art is visceral, emotive, and deeply rooted in the human condition and the social and political realities of Latin America.
His legacy is preserved at:
- The Casa Museo Guayasamín and La Capilla del Hombre in Quito, Ecuador.
- His murals can be found in prominent locations such as the UNESCO headquarters in Paris and the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
- He received the UNESCO Prize for "a lifetime of work for peace" and the José Martí International Prize posthumously.
