Jos� Luis Cuevas is a Mexican artist and was one of the first to challenge the then dominant Mexican muralism movement as a prominent member of the Generaci�n de la Ruptura. He is a mostly self-taught artist, whose styles and influences are moored to the darker side of life, often depicting distorted figures and the debasement of humanity. He has remained a controversial figure throughout his career, not only for his often shocking images, but also for his opposition to writers and artists who he feels participate in corruption or create only for money. In 1992, the Jos� Luis Cuevas Museum was opened in the historic center of Mexico City holding most of his work and his personal art collection. 

February 26th, 1931 in Mexico City  /  Died:   Jul 3rd, 2017