Mário Cravo Neto Death
Mário passed away on August 9, 2009 at the age of 62 in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
When did Mário Cravo Neto die?
August 9, 2009How old was Mário Cravo Neto when died?
62Where did Mário Cravo Neto die? What was the location of death?
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Mário Cravo Neto Birthday and Date of Death
Mário Cravo Neto was born on April 20, 1947 and died on August 9, 2009. Mário was 62 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: April 20, 1947
Date of Death: August 9, 2009
Age at Death: 62
Mário Cravo Neto - 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.
