Miguel Ángel Battegazzore (1942-2010): A Pioneer of Uruguayan Geometric Abstraction Miguel Ángel Battegazzore emerged as a prominent figure in Uruguay’s artistic landscape during the mid-20th century, leaving an indelible mark on the nation's visual culture. Born in Montevideo in 1942, he honed his craft at the Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes, absorbing the stylistic currents of Uruguayan modernism and particularly influenced by Joaquín Torres García – a movement that championed geometric abstraction as a vehicle for exploring fundamental concepts. Early Life & Artistic Formation: Bat…