- Born
- July 26, 1937
- Died
- March 22, 1980 (aged 42)
- Place of birth
- 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.