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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First acquired
1998

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artists/11652


On the Hour

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Maya Man, A Realistic Day In My Life Living In New York City

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