A Maverick Spirit: The Life and Art of José Luis Cuevas José Luis Cuevas, born in Mexico City in 1934, emerged as a pivotal figure in Mexican art history, boldly challenging the established dominance of muralism that had defined the nation’s artistic identity for decades. His was not a rebellion rooted in mere stylistic difference, but a profound questioning of the social and political narratives embedded within those monumental works. Born amidst the hum of his family's paper and pencil factory, Cuevas’ early life was marked by both creative stimulation and physical fragility. A childhood i…