early life and artistic career salvador almaraz lópez, a renowned mexican painter, muralist, engraver, and plastic artist, was born on november 18, 1930, in irapuato, guanajuato, mexico. with an illustrious career spanning over 75 years, almaraz is widely regarded as the last link to mexican muralism. artistic contributions throughout his extensive career, salvador almaraz lópez created around 50 murals and numerous easel works, cement…