Oscar Murillo, the rebel painter

'Drawing of the Wall' , by Óscar Murillo, was acquired at auction last week by Leonardo Dicaprio. The actor paid $401,000. Artist record.

Untitled (Stack)

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Humble artist

His style is compared to Jean-Michel Basquiat

Gallery Artist

He had the same economic value as two of the most recognized artists in Colombia: Doris Salcedo and Fernando Botero