Francisco Toledo
Francisco Toledo | |
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Toledo in 2005 | |
| Born | Francisco Benjamín López Toledo 17 July 1940 |
| Died | 5 September 2019 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Known for | Graphic art |
| Spouse | Trine Ellitsgaard |
| Awards | Right Livelihood Award |
Francisco Benjamín López Toledo (17 July 1940 – 5 September 2019) was a Mexican painter, sculptor, and graphic artist. In a career that spanned seven decades, Toledo produced thousands of works of art and became widely regarded as one of Mexico's most important contemporary artists. An activist as well as an artist, he promoted the artistic culture and heritage of Oaxaca state. Toledo was considered part of the Breakaway Generation of Mexican art.