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'''Mario Toral Muñoz''' (born in [[Santiago]], Chile, on 12 February 1934)<ref>[http://www.portaldearte.cl/autores/toral.htm Mario Toral] 2005–2008 PORTALdeARTE.cl retrieved on 21 March 2015</ref> is a Chilean painter and photographer.

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'''Mario Toral Muñoz''' (born in [[Santiago]], [[Chile]], on 12 February 1934)<ref>[http://www.portaldearte.cl/autores/toral.htm Mario Toral] 2005 - 2008 PORTALdeARTE.cl retrieved on March 21, 2015</ref> is a [[Chile]]an [[painter]] and [[photographer]].


==Career==
==Career==
At the age of 16, Toral moved to [[Buenos Aires]], where he saved money to enrol in the Escuela de Bellas Artes (School of Fine Arts) in [[Montevideo]], [[Uruguay]]. He later went to [[Brazil]], where at 21 the first exhibition of his work was shown at the [[Sao Paulo Museum of Modern Art]].<ref>[http://www.portaldearte.cl/autores/toral1.htm Career] 2005 - 2008 PORTALdeARTE.cl retrieved on March 21, 2015</ref> In 1957, Toral moved to [[France]], where he studied at the [[École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts|School of Fine Arts]] in [[Paris]].
At the age of 16, Toral moved to [[Buenos Aires]], where he saved money to enroll in the Escuela de Bellas Artes (School of Fine Arts) in [[Montevideo]], Uruguay. He later went to Brazil, where at 21 the first exhibition of his work was shown at the [[Sao Paulo Museum of Modern Art]].<ref>[http://www.portaldearte.cl/autores/toral1.htm Career] 2005 – 2008 PORTALdeARTE.cl retrieved on 21 March 2015</ref> In 1957, Toral moved to France, where he studied at the [[École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts|School of Fine Arts]] in Paris.


Between 1973 and 1992, Toral lived in [[New York]]. Major works completed during this period include ''Prisioneras de Piedra'' (Prisoners of Stone, 1974-1977) and ''Mascaras'' (Masks, 1979-1981).<ref>[http://www.portaldearte.cl/autores/toral2.htm Career 2] 2005 - 2008 PORTALdeARTE.cl retrieved on March 21, 2015</ref>
Between 1973 and 1992, Toral lived in New York City. Major works completed during this period include ''Prisioneras de Piedra'' (Prisoners of Stone, 1974–1977) and ''Mascaras'' (Masks, 1979–1981).<ref>[http://www.portaldearte.cl/autores/toral2.htm Career 2] 2005 – 2008 PORTALdeARTE.cl retrieved on 21 March 2015</ref>


Returning to Chile in 1992, Toral was a professor at the [[Pontifical Catholic University of Chile]] and Dean of the Faculty of Arts at [[Finis Terrae University]].
Returning to Chile in 1992, Toral was a professor at the [[Pontifical Catholic University of Chile]] and Dean of the Faculty of Arts at [[Finis Terrae University]].


In September, 2007 Toral received the medal of honor from the Pablo Neruda Foundation in recognition of his career trajectory and contributions to Chilean culture.<ref>[http://noticias.universia.cl/vida-universitaria/noticia/2007/09/26/318125/fundacion-pablo-neruda-distingue-mario-toral-premio-medalla-honor.html Fundación Pablo Neruda distingue a Mario Toral con el Premio Medalla de Honor] Universia.cl September 26, 2007 retrieved on March 22, 2015 </ref> Toral had collaborated with the poet [[Pablo Neruda]], illustrating a number of his poems, including a 1963 edition of [[The Heights of Macchu Picchu|''Alturas de Macchu Picchu'']].
In September 2007 Toral received the medal of honor from the Pablo Neruda Foundation in recognition of his career trajectory and contributions to Chilean culture.<ref>[http://noticias.universia.cl/vida-universitaria/noticia/2007/09/26/318125/fundacion-pablo-neruda-distingue-mario-toral-premio-medalla-honor.html Fundación Pablo Neruda distingue a Mario Toral con el Premio Medalla de Honor] Universia.cl 26 September 2007 retrieved on 22 March 2015</ref> Toral had collaborated with the poet [[Pablo Neruda]], illustrating a number of his poems, including a 1963 edition of [[The Heights of Macchu Picchu|''Alturas de Macchu Picchu'']].


==''Memoria Visual de una Nación''==
==''Memoria Visual de una Nación''==
[[File:UDC.jpg | thumb | 400 | left |«Memoria visual de una nación» (Visual memory of a nation), in [[Universidad de Chile metro station]].]]
[[File:Mural de Toral en metro estacion Universidad de Chile.jpg|thumb|left|400px|«Memoria visual de una nación» (Visual memory of a nation), in [[Universidad de Chile metro station]].]]
In 1999, Toral completed the mural ''Memoria Visual de una Nación'' (Visual Memory of a Nation), located at the [[Universidad de Chile metro station]] in [[Santiago]]. The painting is 1200 square meters, is located in the platform area and divided into two sections: "Pasado" (“Past”), and "Presente" (“Present”).<ref>[http://www.metrosantiago.cl/estacion/universidad-de-chile Santago Metro ] metrosantiago.cl retrieved on March 22, 2015</ref> It shows fragments of Chile's history, from the violent Spanish conquest to the modern day.<ref>[http://www.uchile.cl/portal/presentacion/historia/luis-riveros-cornejo/discursos/6067/ceremonia-de-inauguracion-del-mural-de-mario-toral Ceremonia de Inauguración del Mural de Mario Toral] March 27, 2001 retrieved on March 22, 2015</ref> Toral has said of the mural,<ref>[http://www.metro.cl/noticias/detalle/a50abba8132a77191791390c3eb19fe7 Santago Metro news ] metrosantiago.cl October 21, 2013, retrieved on March 22, 2015</ref>
In 1999, Toral completed the mural ''Memoria Visual de una Nación'' (Visual Memory of a Nation), located at the [[Universidad de Chile metro station]] in Santiago. The painting measures 1200 square meters, is located in the platform area and divided into two sections: "Pasado" (“Past”), and "Presente" (“Present”).<ref>[http://www.metrosantiago.cl/estacion/universidad-de-chile Santago Metro ] metrosantiago.cl retrieved on 22 March 2015</ref> It shows fragments of Chile's history, from the violent Spanish conquest to the modern day.<ref>[http://www.uchile.cl/portal/presentacion/historia/luis-riveros-cornejo/discursos/6067/ceremonia-de-inauguracion-del-mural-de-mario-toral Ceremonia de Inauguración del Mural de Mario Toral] 27 March 2001 retrieved on 22 March 2015</ref> Toral has said of the mural,<ref>[http://www.metro.cl/noticias/detalle/a50abba8132a77191791390c3eb19fe7 Santago Metro news ] metrosantiago.cl 21 October 2013. Retrieved 22 March 2015</ref>


“I received the invitation to do this mural when I was living in New York. I immediately thought of the history of Chile as a theme as it was time to rediscover my origins after being away for so long; I also thought to narrate the story in such a way that we would all feel represented.
“I received the invitation to do this mural when I was living in New York. I immediately thought of the history of Chile as a theme as it was time to rediscover my origins after being away for so long; I also thought to narrate the story in such a way that we would all feel represented.
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I researched for two years, travelling around the country, reading and interviewing historians, poets and representatives of our original peoples. Afterwards, between 1995 and 1998, I worked in the Neptuno workshops, where a metallic structure was built that replicated the Universidad de Chile metro station and the 1200 square meters I was to paint.”
I researched for two years, travelling around the country, reading and interviewing historians, poets and representatives of our original peoples. Afterwards, between 1995 and 1998, I worked in the Neptuno workshops, where a metallic structure was built that replicated the Universidad de Chile metro station and the 1200 square meters I was to paint.”
In 2011, [[Lonely Planet]] named Universidad de Chile one of its "Subway stations worth getting off the train for",<ref>[http://www.lonelyplanet.com/canada/montreal/travel-tips-and-articles/76820#ixzz2uSfrlYYf Subway stations worth getting off the train for] Lonely Planet, September 19, 2011, retrieved on March 06, 2015</ref> and in 2014, the BBC named it one of the seven most beautiful stations in the world.<ref>[http://www.plataformaurbana.cl/archive/2014/06/27/estacion-de-metro-u-de-chile-es-elegida-entre-las-7-mas-bonitas-del-mundo/ Plataforma Urbaba] Estación de metro U. de Chile es elegida entre las 7 más bonitas del mundo</ref>
In 2011, [[Lonely Planet]] named Universidad de Chile one of its "Subway stations worth getting off the train for",<ref>[http://www.lonelyplanet.com/canada/montreal/travel-tips-and-articles/76820 Subway stations worth getting off the train for] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150404195116/http://www.lonelyplanet.com/canada/montreal/travel-tips-and-articles/76820 |date=4 April 2015 }} Lonely Planet, 19 September 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2015</ref> and in 2014, the BBC named it one of the seven most beautiful stations in the world.<ref>[http://www.plataformaurbana.cl/archive/2014/06/27/estacion-de-metro-u-de-chile-es-elegida-entre-las-7-mas-bonitas-del-mundo/ Plataforma Urbaba] Estación de metro U. de Chile es elegida entre las 7 más bonitas del mundo</ref>



==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 11:15, 16 November 2024

Mario Toral Muñoz
En la playa de la casa amarilla
Born (1934-02-12) 12 February 1934 (age 90)
Santiago, Chile
NationalityChilianan
EducationMontevideo, Uruguay High Art School, École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris
Known forUniversidad de Chile metro station Mural, "Memoria Visual de una Nación" (Visual Memory of a Nation).
StyleModern
MovementMuralismo mexicano (Mexican Mural)
AwardsMedal of honor from the Pablo Neruda Foundation

Mario Toral Muñoz (born in Santiago, Chile, on 12 February 1934)[1] is a Chilean painter and photographer.

Career

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At the age of 16, Toral moved to Buenos Aires, where he saved money to enroll in the Escuela de Bellas Artes (School of Fine Arts) in Montevideo, Uruguay. He later went to Brazil, where at 21 the first exhibition of his work was shown at the Sao Paulo Museum of Modern Art.[2] In 1957, Toral moved to France, where he studied at the School of Fine Arts in Paris.

Between 1973 and 1992, Toral lived in New York City. Major works completed during this period include Prisioneras de Piedra (Prisoners of Stone, 1974–1977) and Mascaras (Masks, 1979–1981).[3]

Returning to Chile in 1992, Toral was a professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile and Dean of the Faculty of Arts at Finis Terrae University.

In September 2007 Toral received the medal of honor from the Pablo Neruda Foundation in recognition of his career trajectory and contributions to Chilean culture.[4] Toral had collaborated with the poet Pablo Neruda, illustrating a number of his poems, including a 1963 edition of Alturas de Macchu Picchu.

Memoria Visual de una Nación

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«Memoria visual de una nación» (Visual memory of a nation), in Universidad de Chile metro station.

In 1999, Toral completed the mural Memoria Visual de una Nación (Visual Memory of a Nation), located at the Universidad de Chile metro station in Santiago. The painting measures 1200 square meters, is located in the platform area and divided into two sections: "Pasado" (“Past”), and "Presente" (“Present”).[5] It shows fragments of Chile's history, from the violent Spanish conquest to the modern day.[6] Toral has said of the mural,[7]

“I received the invitation to do this mural when I was living in New York. I immediately thought of the history of Chile as a theme as it was time to rediscover my origins after being away for so long; I also thought to narrate the story in such a way that we would all feel represented.

I researched for two years, travelling around the country, reading and interviewing historians, poets and representatives of our original peoples. Afterwards, between 1995 and 1998, I worked in the Neptuno workshops, where a metallic structure was built that replicated the Universidad de Chile metro station and the 1200 square meters I was to paint.”

In 2011, Lonely Planet named Universidad de Chile one of its "Subway stations worth getting off the train for",[8] and in 2014, the BBC named it one of the seven most beautiful stations in the world.[9]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Mario Toral 2005–2008 PORTALdeARTE.cl retrieved on 21 March 2015
  2. ^ Career 2005 – 2008 PORTALdeARTE.cl retrieved on 21 March 2015
  3. ^ Career 2 2005 – 2008 PORTALdeARTE.cl retrieved on 21 March 2015
  4. ^ Fundación Pablo Neruda distingue a Mario Toral con el Premio Medalla de Honor Universia.cl 26 September 2007 retrieved on 22 March 2015
  5. ^ Santago Metro metrosantiago.cl retrieved on 22 March 2015
  6. ^ Ceremonia de Inauguración del Mural de Mario Toral 27 March 2001 retrieved on 22 March 2015
  7. ^ Santago Metro news metrosantiago.cl 21 October 2013. Retrieved 22 March 2015
  8. ^ Subway stations worth getting off the train for Archived 4 April 2015 at the Wayback Machine Lonely Planet, 19 September 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2015
  9. ^ Plataforma Urbaba Estación de metro U. de Chile es elegida entre las 7 más bonitas del mundo
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