Héctor D. Palacios Maturell

Héctor D. Palacios Maturell

Havana, Cuba (1996)
About Artist
Héctor D. Palacios Maturell is a Cuban visual artist whose career spans more than a decade of participation in group exhibitions and artistic projects both in Cuba and abroad. His work has been presented in significant spaces such as the Ludwig Foundation of Cuba and Galería Taller Gorría, as well as in collateral events of the Havana Biennial, reflecting an active presence within the contemporary art circuit. From his early exhibitions at the National Academy of Fine Arts “San Alejandro” to recent projects such as Perpetual (2025), his work has moved across diverse platforms, including both physical and digital exhibitions. His artistic training was shaped within key Cuban institutions, including the Experimental Center for the Visual Arts “José Antonio Díaz Peláez” and the Academy “San Alejandro,” where he studied from 2012 to 2016. This formation was expanded through workshops with recognized artists and international exchange experiences such as The Approach, a project linking Cuban students with the University of the Arts (ISA) and the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). These experiences have contributed to a practice informed by intercultural dialogue and experimentation. Since 2023, Palacios has also worked in technical assistance and logistics at the studio of artist José… Read more Show less

Héctor D. Palacios Maturell is a Cuban visual artist whose career spans more than a decade of participation in group exhibitions and artistic projects both in Cuba and abroad. His work has been presented in significant spaces such as the Ludwig Foundation of Cuba and Galería Taller Gorría, as well as in collateral events of the Havana Biennial, reflecting an active presence within the contemporary art circuit. From his early exhibitions at the National Academy of Fine Arts “San Alejandro” to recent projects such as Perpetual (2025), his work has moved across diverse platforms, including both physical and digital exhibitions.

His artistic training was shaped within key Cuban institutions, including the Experimental Center for the Visual Arts “José Antonio Díaz Peláez” and the Academy “San Alejandro,” where he studied from 2012 to 2016. This formation was expanded through workshops with recognized artists and international exchange experiences such as The Approach, a project linking Cuban students with the University of the Arts (ISA) and the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). These experiences have contributed to a practice informed by intercultural dialogue and experimentation.

Since 2023, Palacios has also worked in technical assistance and logistics at the studio of artist José Gabriel Capaz, complementing his creative work with direct involvement in the dynamics of contemporary artistic production. His profile brings together academic training, sustained exhibition activity, and practical studio experience, shaping a developing trajectory within contemporary Cuban art.

Subjects Human Figure, Portrait
Mediums & techniques Oil Painting
Curriculum

Héctor D. Palacios Maturell is a Cuban visual artist whose work has developed through more than a decade of exhibitions and artistic projects in Cuba and abroad. His practice has been presented in institutions and spaces such as the Ludwig Foundation of Cuba, Galería Taller Gorría, and collateral programs of the Havana Biennial.

He studied at the Experimental Center for the Visual Arts “José Antonio Díaz Peláez” and later at the National Academy of Fine Arts “San Alejandro” between 2012 and 2016. His formation has also been enriched by workshops with established artists and by international exchange initiatives, including The Approach, which connected Cuban students with ISA and CalArts.

Alongside his artistic practice, since 2023 he has worked in technical assistance and logistics at the studio of José Gabriel Capaz. His career combines academic training, exhibition experience, and studio-based work within the context of contemporary Cuban art.

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