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Born July 6, 1905 • Coyoacán • Mexico
Found Dead January 18, 1982 • Mexico City • Mexico
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Juan O'Gorman: Retablo de la independencia
The library building at the National Autonomous University of Mexico in Mexico City, featuring large, colorful murals by Juan O'Gorman covering the facade, with people walking in front.
The Central Library at the National Autonomous University of Mexico in Mexico City, featuring colorful mosaic murals by Juan O'Gorman covering the upper building's facade.
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