Alberto Mijangos facts for kids
Alberto Mijangos (born July 25, 1925, Mexico City – June 19, 2007 San Antonio, Texas) was a talented Mexican-American artist and painter. He was known for his unique abstract paintings.
Who Was Alberto Mijangos?
Alberto Mijangos was born in Mexico City, Mexico. Even though he left school early, he loved art and continued to learn. He studied at the famous San Carlos Art Academy in Mexico City. He also attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in the United States.
Learning from a Master
Mijangos had a special experience in Mexico. He watched Diego Rivera, one of Mexico's most famous artists, paint amazing murals. These large paintings were on the walls of the country's National Palace. This experience likely inspired Mijangos greatly.
Life and Art in San Antonio
Sometime in the 1950s, Mijangos moved to San Antonio, Texas. His paintings were often abstracts. This means they used shapes, colors, and forms instead of clear pictures. His art explored important social and spiritual ideas.
In 1959, Mijangos started working for the Mexican government. He ran a small museum in downtown San Antonio. This museum is now known as the Instituto de Mexico en San Antonio. It helps share Mexican culture and art.
After working at the Instituto, Mijangos opened his own art spaces. First, he ran the Blue Door Gallery. Later, he opened Salon Mijangos. This was a small art school and gallery on the south side of San Antonio. He taught art and showed his work there.
His Legacy
Alberto Mijangos passed away on June 19, 2007. He died from lymphoma, a type of illness. His art and his efforts to share Mexican culture left a lasting impact in San Antonio.
