Roberto González

Roberto González

La Habana, Cuba (1972)
About Artist
Roberto González (1972) is a Cuban artist who graduated in Graphic Design from the Havana Design Institute and is a member of the UNEAC (National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba). Throughout his career, he has developed a solid foundation in the visual arts, with approximately 15 solo exhibitions held in Cuba and abroad. Among his most recent works are "Comfort Zone" (2025-2026), presented at the Casa del Benemérito de Las Américas in Old Havana, as well as previous exhibitions in Peru, Germany, the Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and the United States, in venues such as the Museum of the Americas in San Juan and the Convent of San Francisco de Asís in Havana. His work has also been featured in more than thirty group exhibitions in major galleries and international events in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, Kuala Lumpur, Bogotá, Atlanta, and Boston. He participated in the 7th Havana Biennial and in renowned contemporary art fairs and circuits. She has also created collaborative murals with prominent Cuban visual artists, and her work is part of private collections in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia. In the art market and among art critics, her work has… Read more Show less

Roberto González (1972) is a Cuban artist who graduated in Graphic Design from the Havana Design Institute and is a member of the UNEAC (National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba). Throughout his career, he has developed a solid foundation in the visual arts, with approximately 15 solo exhibitions held in Cuba and abroad. Among his most recent works are "Comfort Zone" (2025-2026), presented at the Casa del Benemérito de Las Américas in Old Havana, as well as previous exhibitions in Peru, Germany, the Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and the United States, in venues such as the Museum of the Americas in San Juan and the Convent of San Francisco de Asís in Havana.

His work has also been featured in more than thirty group exhibitions in major galleries and international events in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, Kuala Lumpur, Bogotá, Atlanta, and Boston. He participated in the 7th Havana Biennial and in renowned contemporary art fairs and circuits. She has also created collaborative murals with prominent Cuban visual artists, and her work is part of private collections in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

In the art market and among art critics, her work has been auctioned seven times, including three sales at Sotheby's and one at Christie's, and is also listed in the French Dictionary of Prices (Akoun, 2007). Cultural critics have consistently followed her work, with reviews and essays published in various media outlets and books dedicated to contemporary Cuban art, confirming the international reach and sustained recognition of her art.

Subjects Representations of Everyday Objects, Landscapes and Waterscapes, Human Figure
Mediums & techniques Acrylic
Curriculum

Graduated in Graphic Design from the Havana Design Institute. Member of the National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC).

Solo Exhibitions
2026. February-April. “Comfort Zone.” Gallery Section, Artcrónica Portal. “A space for the visual arts of the Americas and the Caribbean.” 2025-2026. December 2025-February 2026. “Comfort Zone.” Casa del Benemérito de Las Américas, Benito Juárez (Casa de México), Historic Center of Havana. 2015-“Identity.” Enlace-Contemporary Art Gallery, Lima, Peru. 2012-“Man Overboard.” Enlace-Contemporary Art Gallery, Lima, Peru. 2010-“Everyday Stories.” Lam Room, Cuban Diplomatic Office in Bonn, Germany. Havanne Gallery, Bremen, Germany. Artana Gallery, Latin American Fine Art, The Hague, Netherlands. “The Other Perspective,” Espacio 304 Gallery, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. 2008 – “Isla” (Island). La Acacia Gallery, Havana, Cuba. 2006 – “Cada loco con su vuelo” (To Each Their Own). Kukulcan Plaza, Cancun, Mexico. 2004 – “Dime con quien andas” (Tell Me Who You're With). Havana Club Gallery, Rum Museum, Havana, Cuba. 2003 – “La otra dimensión” (The Other Dimension). Arts America - Friend of Cuban Arts, Marriott Copley Place, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. 2002 – “Atrapando el ingresiente” (Catching the Ingredient). Museum of the Americas, San Juan, Puerto Rico. 2001 – “Intramuros” (Within the Walls). Convent of San Francisco de Asís, Havana, Cuba. 1999 – “Vieja pero Habana” (Old But Havana). Museum of the City of Havana, Cuba.
Group Exhibitions
2025. - Musa Gallery, Barranquilla, Colombia. - VEFA Gallery, Los Angeles, California. Exhibition: “Sureality 101”. “The Surrealist Legacy: From Automatism to Algorithm”. 2024- Centinela, Nahualli Art Gallery, New York, USA. 2004- “Entrevisiones”, Uri Art Gallery, Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico. 2024- Tensions and Pretensions, Musa Gallery, Barranquilla, Colombia. 2009- “Contemporary Art from Cuba”, Erenhalle Hall, Nuremberg City Hall, Germany, and Moderne Gallerie, Amsterdam, Netherlands. - “Contemporary Cuban Art in Malaysia”, National Art Gallery of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. - “Affordable Art Fair,” Amsterdam, Netherlands. 2008 – “Group Exhibition,” Mason Murer Gallery, Atlanta, USA. - “ARTBO,” Bogotá International Art Fair, Colombia. 2007 – “Exhibition of the Ignacio Cortés Art Collection for the 70th Anniversary of Chocolate Cortés,” Caguas Museum of Art (MUAC), Puerto Rico. 2003 – “Group Exhibition,” The Gallery at 225 Summer Street, Boston, USA. 2000 – “Cuban Post-Medieval Painting,” VII Havana Biennial, Convent of San Francisco de Asís, Havana, Cuba. Auctions: 2009 – “Extraordinary Auction at Sala Retiro, Caja Madrid,” October, Spain. - “Sotheby’s Auction, Latin American Art,” November 21, New York, USA. 2007 – “Sotheby’s Auction, Latin American Art.” May 30, New York, USA. 2005 - "Sotheby's Auction, Latin American Art." May 25, New York, USA. 2004 - "Christie's Auction, Latin American Art," June 10, Paris, France. A Latin American art edition held only once in Europe. 2003 - "Grand Auction of Puerto Rican and Latin American Art." Hyatt Regency Beach Resort and Casino, Dorado, Puerto Rico. 2001 - "First Auction of Puerto Rican and Latin American Art." Hotel San Juan Grand, Puerto Rico.
Collections

His works are in private collections in the United States, Puerto Rico, Panama, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Spain, Portugal, France, Japan, Germany, Australia, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Cuba.

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