José Reyes Meza, Date of Birth, Date of Death

José Reyes Meza

Mexican painter (1924-2011)

Date of Birth: 23-Nov-1924

Date of Death: 31-Oct-2011

Profession: painter

Nationality: Mexico

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

José Reyes Meza (November 23, 1924 – October 31, 2011) was a mexican painter, costume and set designer, who helped to found a number of cultural institutions in Mexico.
Reyes Meza began his artistic career principally in theater, although he was an active painter and even bullfighter in his early days.
Painting became prominent starting in the 1970s, working on murals in various parts of Mexico as well as exhibiting canvas works in Mexico and abroad.
The artist is a founding member of the Salón de la Plástica Mexicana and his work has been acknowledged by tributes, various awards and an art museum in Nuevo Laredo named after him.