Wifredo Lam

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Biography

Wifredo Lam was a Cuban artist (Sagua la Grande, Cuba, 1902–Paris, France, 1982) whose career brought together references from Cuba, Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean. He studied in Havana and Madrid, and later became connected in Paris with the Euro... Leer más

Wifredo Lam was a Cuban artist (Sagua la Grande, Cuba, 1902–Paris, France, 1982) whose career brought together references from Cuba, Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean. He studied in Havana and Madrid, and later became connected in Paris with the European avant-garde, especially Surrealism.

His practice encompassed painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and ceramics. His works combine hybrid figures, Afro-Cuban symbols, spiritual references, and a critical perspective on colonial history. Through this blending of visual languages, Lam challenged traditional forms of Western modernism and opened a dialogue between cultures.

His works are held in collections including MoMA, Tate, the Centre Pompidou, the Museo Reina Sofía, the Guggenheim Museum, and the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de La Habana. His honors include the Guggenheim International Award, which he received in 1964.
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Elle, Casque (Pleni Luna) by Wifredo Lam

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