Papo Colo
1946–
Introduction
Papo Colo (b. August 12, 1946) is a Puerto Rican transdisciplinary artist whose practice spans performance, visual art, and cultural activism. Best known for his groundbreaking performance works and for cofounding the influential New York alternative art space Exit Art, Colo has shaped critical dialogues on identity, politics, and the environment for more than five decades. He lives and works between New York City and the El Yunque rainforest in Puerto Rico.
Wikidata identifier
Q7133045
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Roles
Artist, conceptual artist, graphic artist, painter, performance artist, photographer, sculptor
ULAN identifier
500055951
Names
Papo Colo, Francisco Colon Quintero, Francisco Colon
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