early life and training julio rosado del valle, a renowned abstract expressionist, was born in cataño, puerto rico in 1922. his artistic journey began with his first solo exhibition in boyamón, puerto rico in 1944. he later studied under the spanish painter cristóbal ruiz, which significantly influenced his style. international recognition and training abroad in 1946, del valle traveled to new york, where he trained at the new school for social research under mario carreño and camilo egas. this exposure to international artistic movements broadened his perspective. he continued his studies in…