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Alvaro GuevaraEnglish artist of Chilean origin
Date of Birth: 17.07.1894
Country:  Chile |
Content:
- Alvaro Guevara: A Chilean Artist in England
- Artistic Journey
- Bloomsbury Connections
- Personal Life and Travels
Alvaro Guevara: A Chilean Artist in England
Early Life and EducationAlvaro Guevara was born into a wealthy family in Chile. In 1909, he left his homeland for England, where he settled in London the following year.
Artistic Journey
Guevara initially enrolled at Bradford Technical College to study textiles. However, his passion for art led him to take painting classes at Bradford College of Art. Despite failing his technical exams at Bradford, he pursued his artistic aspirations and enrolled at the Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1913 to 1916.
Bloomsbury Connections
During his time in England, Guevara became a member of the Bloomsbury Group, an influential circle of British intellectuals and artists. Through the group, he met many notable figures, including Virginia Woolf and E.M. Forster.
Personal Life and Travels
Guevara married Meray Guinness, an Irish painter from the aristocratic Guinness family. After their marriage, the couple moved to France.
