José Sacal Explained

José Sacal
Birth Date:	22 September 1944
Birth Place:	Mexico
Known For:	Sculpture

José Sacal Micha (25 September 1944 - 4 October 2018) was a Mexican sculptor and ceramist born in Cuernavaca, Morelos. His work has been interpreted as surrealistic.^[1]

Early life

As a young man, Sacal studied in the Instituto Regional de Bellas Artes, del Estado de Morelos, Antiguo Molino De Sto. Dominigo, INBA, and with Arthur Khronengold and Enrique Altamirano.

Studies

• 1965-69 The National Institute of Fine Arts, in Cuernavaca Morelos
• 1969-72 The Institute of Arts "La Esmeralda"
• 1973-78 Arthur Kronhnengold's Workshop
• 1979-82 The National Institute of Fine Arts, in Mexico City
• 1983-87 Enrique Altamirano's Workshop

Exhibits

In 2008, the Latino Museum of History, Art and Culture in Los Angeles featured an exhibit José Sacal, Contemporary Sculpture from Mexico.^[2]

In 2011, "Personajes de impacto y corazones" in the Mexico City Metro.^[3]

External links

• • Museum of Tolerance Los Angeles * http://www.museumoftolerance.com/site/c.tmL6KfNVLtH/b.5091631/apps/s/content.asp?ct=7243941

Notes and References

1. http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/cultura/fallece-el-escultor-mexicano-jose-sacal Fallece el escultor mexicano José Sacal
2. http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-et-culture16-2008aug16,0,4961362.story Gregorio Luke takes Latino Museum post
3. Web site: Expone José Sacal sus "Personajes de impacto y corazones" en el Metro - Yahoo! OMG! En Español . co.omg.yahoo.com . 22 May 2022 . https://archive.today/20120715072840/http://co.omg.yahoo.com/noticias/expone-jos%C3%A9-sacal-personajes-impacto-corazones-metro-183300448.html . 15 July 2012 . dead.