Lucio Muñoz: A Life in Abstract Expression Lucio Muñoz (December 27, 1929 – May 24, 1998) was a Spanish abstract painter and engraver whose innovative use of materials and techniques established him as a significant figure in post-war Spanish art. His work explored the boundaries between painting and sculpture, often incorporating unconventional elements into his compositions. Early Life and Education Born in Madrid, Spain, Muñoz was the youngest of five children. He experienced early loss with the death of his mother in 1935. In 1949, he enrolled at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in San F…