Plastic artist and painter

Wifredo Lam, born in 1902 in Sagua la Grande, Cuba, is one of the most influential Cuban artists of the twentieth century. His work fused Afro-Cuban culture with modern European artistic movements, incorporating African, Chinese, and Spanish elements. In 1916, he moved to Havana and later studied Fine Arts, participating in early exhibitions. In 1923, he relocated to Madrid, where exposure to masters like Velázquez, Goya, and the works of Bosch and Bruegel profoundly shaped his vision. Lam found connections between modern and "primitive" art, influencing his unique style. During the Spanish Civil War, following personal tragedy, he supported the Republic and created politically charged artworks. His experiences of war and cultural fusion deeply marked his later paintings, including the powerful La Guerra Civil.