Julio César Peña Peralta, born in Havana in 1969, emerges as a leading figure in the contemporary Cuban art world. Renowned for his skill in printmaking, Peña found his creative home at the Taller Experimental de La Habana. Since his first traces in 1984, Peña has explored a wide range of techniques and media, including etchings, line-cutting, experimental monotypes, silkscreens and the ingenious reuse of recycled media.
Peña’s work has transcended the borders of his native Cuba, captivating audiences in numerous countries around the world. His art has been exhibited with great success in galleries and museums in Cuba, the United States, Spain, Venezuela, Japan, France, England, Portugal, China, Mexico and Argentina. This wide international diffusion not only reflects the quality of his work, but also his ability to dialogue with diverse cultures and aesthetic sensibilities.
