Juan Soriano (1920 – 2006): A Visionary Sculptor and Painter Juan Soriano, born August 18, 1920, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, stands as one of the most prominent figures in twentieth-century Mexican art. His prolific output spanned painting, sculpture, theater design, and a lifelong dedication to fostering artistic dialogue—a testament to his unwavering passion for creative expression. From humble beginnings within an eccentric family steeped in tradition – Rafael Rodríguez Soriano, a veteran of the Mexican Revolution, and Amalia Montoya Navarro, who bravely served as a “soldadera”– Sori…