Arotxa
Arotxa (Rodolfo Arotxarena Montevideo, September 7, 1958), is a Uruguayan caricaturist.
Arotxa | |
|---|---|
 Rodolfo Arotxarena | |
| Born | Rodolfo Arotxarena September 7, 1958 |
| Nationality | Uruguayan |
| Occupation(s) | Caricaturist, Painter |
Career
"Gardelazo" in Tacuarembó
Since 1975 he has been busy as caricaturist at El País. He has portrayed all Uruguayan politicians and international figures.
In 1983 he went to the United States and entered the pool Cartoonist and Writers Sindicate.[1]
He has organized exhibitions in Uruguay, USA and Europe.
His biggest caricature is the "Gardelazo" in Tacuarembó, a gigantography 26 m tall in honor to tango singer Carlos Gardel.[2]
He has painted as well, featuring his series "Caudillos".[3]
References
- Museo Virtual De Artes El Pais - Arotxa Archived June 19, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- Gardelazo
- Exhibition: Caudillos Archived May 29, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
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