Luis Ortiz Monasterio

Luis Ortiz Monasterio
Born(1906-08-23)August 23, 1906
Mexico City
DiedFebruary 16, 1990(1990-02-16) (aged 83)
Mexico City
EducationAcademia de San Carlos
Known forsculpture

Luis Ortiz Monasterio (August 23, 1906 in Mexico City – February 16, 1990 in Mexico City) was a Mexican sculptor noted for his monumental works such as the Monumento a la Madre and the Nezahualcoyotl Fountain in Chapultepec Park. His work was recognized in 1967 with the Premio Nacional de Artes and was a founding member of the Academia de Artes.

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