Sale 2532 - 19th & 20th Century Prints & Drawings, March 5, 2020

261 c LUIS ZÁRATE Sin título . Acrylic on wove paper, 1978. 765x565 mm; 30 1 / 4 x22 1 / 4 inches. Signed, dated and inscribed “Paris” in ink, lower right recto. Acquired from Gallería Arvil, Mexico City, circa 1978; private collection, Washington, D.C. Zárate (born 1951) is known for his political engagement and use of both Oaxacan and European artistic traditions. Born in Santa Catarina Cuanana, Zárate had an artistic inclination from a young age. After obtaining a degree in Industrial Engineering, he went on to study art. Zárate became active in the Oaxacan art community, inspired by Rufino Tamayo (see lots 249-258) and Francisco Toledo (see lots 267-270). Through his talent in industrial design, Zárate won a scholarship to study in Paris and he lived in the city for over a decade. Drawn from numerous influences, his art makes references to Zapotec legends, Cubism, Abstract Expressionism and contemporary art movements; an inclusivity that has won him international recognition. [1,500/2,500]