Geraldo de Barros

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Geraldo de Barros (February 27, 1923 – April 17, 1998) was a Brazilian painter and photographer who also worked in engraving, graphic arts, and industrial design. He was a leader of the concrete art movement in Brazil, co-founding Grupo Ruptura and was known for his trailblazing work in experimental abstract photography and modernism. According to The Guardian, De Barros was "one of the most influential Brazilian artists of the 20th century."

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Geraldo de Barros was born on Tuesday, 27 February 1923 in Chavantes, São Paulo, Brazil. They were best known as a photographer. Barros' country of citizenship (nationality) was Brazilian. They died on Friday, 17 April 1998 in São Paulo, Brazil at the age of 75. Their zodiac star sign were Pisces.

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Date of birth	27 February 1923	edit
Place of birth	Chavantes, São Paulo, Brazil	edit
Date of death	17 April 1998	edit
Age	75 (age at death)
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Occupation	Painter_\|_Photographer	edit
Occupation category	Photographer	edit
Nationality	Brazilian	edit

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