Havana Art Cafe

Maykel's Biography

Maykel Herrera is recognised in the artistic circles of Cuba and the Americas as being a truly prolific artist whose work carries much accolade and admiration.

Maykel Herrera was born in Camauey Cuba in 1979, He graduated from the Professional School of Arts in Camagüey where he studied from 1993-98. Maykel is celebrated as one of the best living artists in Cuba. His work can be found in many collections around the world and his many awards, publication, exhibitions and illustrations bear testament to his artistic ability and the recognition he carries in the informed artist communities of the America. Read more >>

Oscar's Biography

Oscar Gato was born in the City of Havana on August 3rd, 1967. Self-taught, this great Cuban artist has managed to translate onto linen canvases elements of his technical magic and deepest passion. Oscar Gato's work leaves the spectator in admiration before the presentation of his paintings.

With his brushes, spatulas and other materials, Oscar accentuates a very peculiar impressionist technique in Cuban contemporary art. Read more >>

Alfredo's Biography

Alfredo Soria was born January 6, 1981, in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba. He is graduated as plastic artist in Fernández Morera Academy of Plastic Arts in 2005.

In spite of his young age, he has developed a successful career and has become one of the foremost up and coming talents in hyperrealist art within Southern America.

His work demonstrates a meticulous care and eye for detail that so many artists fail to achieve in a life time. Read more >> 

Manuel's Biography

Manuel Alvarez Lolo (1976) is a young Cuban artist and lives in Havana. He was trained at the Art Academy of San Alejandro in Cuba and has served as a professor at the art school Félix Varela. His works have residents' attention and sold to private collectors throughout the world such as in UK, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Mexico,  Brazil, France.

Lolo paints about Cuba with precise strokes and a safe, highly detailed clarity that gives the composition an almost photographic expression. His oil paintings’ amazing shadow effects and brilliant color palette create compelling scenes and humor-filled compositions. Read more >>