His paintings, full of passion and social commitment, capture the reality of the oppressed and give voice to those who are silenced, the director of the Quito office of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Julio Carranza, recalled on Thursday.

During his life, he left us many lessons, but above all he taught us to profess deep respect for the just causes, said Pablo Guayasamín, son of the man who brought to the canvas the suffering, protests, poverty, anger, resignation, wars and hope of the most disadvantaged.

The Guayasamin Foundation, in charge of preserving and disseminating the work of the distinguished painter, recalled how the artist, who died in 1999, found joy in celebrating his birthday with his family and closest friends.

That is why tonight, on the occasion of his 104th birthday, he will be honored with a concert by the National Symphony Orchestra at the Chapel of Man, a monumental complex designed by the artist as a tribute to humankind.

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