Enrique Grau: A Pioneer of Colombian Amerindian and Afro-Colombian Art Enrique Grau (1920 – 2004) stands as a monumental figure in Colombian art history, recognized alongside Fernando Botero and Alejandro Obregón as one of the triumvirate shaping the nation’s artistic landscape during the mid-20th century. Born in Panama City, Grau's origins mirrored those of many Colombians at the time – children born to parents from Colombia residing abroad – yet he firmly established his roots in Cartagena, Colombia, where he grew up immersed in its rich cultural heritage. His formative years instilled wi…