Yuliet Labrada Gómez

Yuliet Labrada Gómez (Santiago de Cuba, 1998) is a Cuban visual artist and conservator, graduated in 2018 from the José Joaquín Tejada Professional Academy of Fine Arts in Santiago de Cuba. She later continued her studies at the University of the Arts (ISA), specializing in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural and Natural Heritage.

Her education combines a strong foundation in fine arts with in-depth technical and theoretical expertise in heritage preservation, shaping a versatile and committed professional practice that bridges contemporary Cuban art and cultural conservation.

Since her student years, Labrada has been actively involved in the Cuban art scene. She held her first solo exhibition, Aliento Desnudo (Bare Breath), in 2018, and has participated in numerous group and dual shows, including Antes Vs Después (2019) at Pabellón Cuba. Her most notable appearances include the Salón David, the National Collagraphy Salon Belkis Ayón, the National Salon of Religious Art, as well as exhibitions at Galería Arte Soy, the Provincial Center of Visual Arts of Santiago de Cuba, and digital platforms such as CartelON.

In parallel with her artistic career, Yuliet has taken part in major projects and events focused on heritage conservation and restoration, such as the Young Conservator and Restorer Conference, the National Heritage Event, and a collaborative project with the Institute of Conservation and Restoration of Milan (Italy).

She has also been part of initiatives like Proyecto DOMUS and Proyecto Expedición, linking her artistic practice to heritage research and archaeology.

Throughout her career, Labrada has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the Best Research Project Award from the National Museum of Decorative Arts (2021), the Espátula de Oro Prize from Proyecto Expedición (2019), and distinctions from institutions such as the Caguayo Foundation, the Hermanos Saíz Association, and Galería Arte Soy.

Her work—deeply self-referential and contextual—offers a critical and sensitive perspective on the Cuban environment, while her practice as a conservator demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding cultural memory through artistic creation.