Hélio Oiticica

Hélio Oiticica

Known For

Acting

Born

July 26, 1937

Died

March 22, 1980 (aged 42)

Birthplace

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Biography

Hélio Oiticica (Rio de Janeiro, July 26, 1937 – Rio de Janeiro, March 22, 1980) was a painter, sculptor, visual artist and performance artist with anarchist aspirations. He is considered one of the greatest artists in the history of Brazilian art.