Edgardo Giménez

Born in Santa Fe, Argentina, Edgardo Giménez (b. 1942) is one of the country’s most dynamic and prolific artists of his generation. Working in an array of mediums and scales, throughout his career he produced paintings, sculptures, posters, product design, film and theatrical sets, fashion, and architectural structures. Although Giménez is largely self-taught, in the 1950s he gained drawing and graphic design skills while working at an advertising agency. By the 1960s, Giménez emerged as the poster-maker of artists and intellectuals, creating posters for cultural events such as gallery exhibitions and theatrical productions. He was a central figure within the Argentine Pop Art scene, becoming a... more.