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Murió Cecilia Giménez, la autora detrás de la restauración viral del Ecce Homo
Murió Cecilia Giménez, la autora de la restauración del Ecce Homo. Recordamos el legado de la mujer que cambió la historia de Borja
TL;DR
- Cecilia Giménez, the artist responsible for the famous "Ecce Homo" restoration, passed away on December 29th at the age of 94.
- Her 2012 restoration of the fresco in Borja, Spain, went viral globally, turning into a meme and a pop culture icon.
- Giménez's actions unexpectedly revitalized tourism in Borja.
- She was known for her charitable work and dedication to the local sanctuary.
- The "Ecce Homo" is now a protected local symbol, and the revenue from its viewing funds local charities.
- A musical based on Giménez's story premiered in the US in 2021 and is now showing in Las Vegas.