Chilean artist Jorge Selaron found dead at his iconic Rio masterpiece

Chilean artist Jorge Selaron was found dead on the steps of his 20-year-old project, the Selaron Stairs.
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The body of Chilean artist Jorge Selaron was discovered at one of Rio de Janeiro’s most famous landmarks, the Escadaria Selaron (Selaron Stairs). The Selaron Stairs were considered the artist’s masterpiece, a set of brightly coloured stairs which the artist had spent over 20 years decorating with tiles and mirrors.


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