Timeline

1920

Born: "Juan Rodríguez Montoya" the son of veterans of the Mexican revolution in Guadalajara, Mexico

1935

moved to Mexico City, Mexico, became friends with Mexican writer Octavio Paz

1950 - 1959

traveled throughout Italy and Greece

1957

awarded the José Clemente Orozco prize by the government of Jalisco

1960

Returned to Mexico to live and work.

1970

traveled to Rome

1975

settled in Paris, formed friendships with Spanish artist Antonio Saura, Czech novelist Milan Kundera and Argentinian writer Julio Cortazar.

1987

awarded the National Art Prize by the Mexican government

2004

awarded the French Legion of Honour

2005

King Juan Carlos of Spain presented him with Spain's Velázquez Plastic Arts Prize

2006

died: Mexico City, Mexico