Born in 1896, in Mexico City, Agustin Lazo Adalid came from a wealthy family, allowing him to pursue his interests free of monetary worry. He began his academic study in architecture, but abandoned that for painting.
He spent a couple of years painting in Paris, where he was greatly influenced by the avante garde artists, especially Maz Ernst and Giorgio di Chirico and upon his return to Mexico became a member of Los Contemporáneos (Grupo sin Grupo)an organization of painters, writers, intellectuals, etc. who rejected art as messenger, rather painting for art's sake. He is credited for introducing Surrealism to Mexico and the influence is evident in his own work with its dreamy fantastical qualities.
He also developed an interest in the theater while in Paris and even wrote some plays. He pursued that interest in Mexico also, becoming a member of theater groups and working on set and costume design.
He was said to be a dignified gentleman of good taste and aristocracy. Lazo died at age 74.
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