Early Life and Background Born: Santiago, Chile (January 24, 1956) Samy Mauricio Benmayor Benmayor comes from a family of artists; his parents were also involved in the arts. He attended Liceo Manuel de Salas high school. His father passed away when he was two years old. Education and Artistic Development In 1976, Benmayor enrolled at the University of Chile’s Faculty of Arts, studying with Gonzalo Díaz and Rodolfo Opazo, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1982. He received scholarships to study abroad, including one year in New York City (1981) and fellowships from the United…