Donis Llago
Donis Llago Suárez (Havana, 1985) is a photographer, sculptor, and painter, trained at the San Alejandro National Academy of Fine Arts and the School of Art Instructors. His career has developed between Cuba and the United States, establishing himself as one of the voices of his generation in contemporary visual arts. He has held solo exhibitions such as ART–TECHNE (2023), Juego de Roles (2017), Mapas de alta tensión (2015), Transparencias (2015), and Fachadas (2012) in major institutions and galleries in Havana, as well as presenting his work in venues in Boston and other international settings.
His work has been featured in numerous group exhibitions and events of international relevance, including the Venice Biennale, the Havana Biennial, Fábrica de Arte Cubano, and galleries in Mexico, Chile, and the United States, as well as touring projects exhibited in New York. His pieces are part of prominent public and private collections, including the Ohio Museum of Contemporary Art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Google Collection, and the CIFO Foundation. Likewise, his work has been reviewed in specialized publications such as The Boston Globe, C de Cuba, OnCuba, and various contemporary art and Havana Biennial catalogs.
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Donis Llago Suárez (b. 1985, Havana) is a contemporary Cuban photographer, sculptor, and painter whose multidisciplinary practice explores the boundaries of visual expression. Formed at the prestigious San Alejandro National Academy of Fine Arts and the School of Art Instructors in Cuba, his career has successfully bridged the artistic landscapes of Havana and the United States, positioning him as a compelling and versatile voice of his generation.
Throughout his career, Llago Suárez has developed a rigorous body of work characterized by its conceptual depth and technical versatility. He has presented acclaimed solo exhibitions, including ART–TECHNE (2023), Juego de Roles(2017), Mapas de alta tensión (2015), Transparencias (2015), and Fachadas (2012), showcasing his work in major institutions and galleries across Havana, Boston, and other international venues.
His art has been extensively featured in prominent global platforms, such as the Venice Biennale, the Havana Biennial, and Fábrica de Arte Cubano, as well as in exhibitions and touring projects across New York, Mexico, and Chile. Today, his pieces reside in renowned public and private collections worldwide, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Ohio Museum of Contemporary Art, the Google Collection, and the CIFO Foundation. His impact on contemporary art has been widely reviewed by specialized media, including The Boston Globe, C de Cuba, and OnCuba.
