What is Mário Cravo Neto's middle name?
Cravo
Mário Cravo Neto date of birth:
April 20, 1947
How old was Mário Cravo Neto when died?
62
Where was Mário Cravo Neto born?
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
When did Mário Cravo Neto die?
August 9, 2009
Where did Mário Cravo Neto die?
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Mário Cravo Neto body shape:
Average
What color is Mário Cravo Neto's hair?
Black
What is Mário Cravo Neto's ethnicity?
White
What is Mário Cravo Neto nationality?
Brazilian
What is Mário Cravo Neto's occupation?
Artist
Short Biography
Mário Cravo Neto (Salvador, April 20, 1947 — Salvador, August 9, 2009) was a Brazilian photographer, sculptor and draughtsman. Mário Cravo, son of the sculptor Mário Cravo Júnior, is considered one of the most important photographers of Brazil. Since his early life, he was in contact with circle of artists and, when an adolescent, he met with Pierre Verger, friend of his father. In 1968, he studied for two years at the Art Students League of New York. After that, he returned to Brazil and first exhibits the sculptures created in New York at the 12th São Paulo Art Biennial. He worked mainly with black-and-white photography, and representing the religion of Candomble. In 2005, he exhibited at Rencontres d'Arles festival.