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# Wifredo Lam

(1902–1982)   Painter

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Wifredo Lam was a painter.

## Quick Facts About Wifredo Lam

Born December 8, 1902

Died September 11, 1982

Profession Painter

## About Wifredo Lam

Cuban artist (1902-1982)... \| Wifredo Óscar de la Concepción Lam y Castilla, better known as Wifredo Lam, was a Cuban artist who sought to portray and revive the enduring Afro-Cuban spirit and culture. Inspired by and in contact with some of the most renowned artists of the 20th century, including Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, F

##  Quotes by Wifredo Lam

> [With regard to life, modern painting is a revolutionary activity…We need it in order to transform the world into a more humane…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wifredo-lam/with-regard-to-life-modern-painting-is-a-revolutionary-activity-we/)

Wifredo Lam

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