Early Life and Background Samy Mauricio Benmayor Benmayor (Santiago, Chile, January 24, 1956) hails from a family deeply rooted in the arts; his parents were themselves artists—a heritage that profoundly shaped his artistic trajectory. From an early age, he absorbed creative influences within the walls of his home, fostering a lifelong passion for visual expression. He attended Liceo Manuel de Salas high school, where he honed his inte…