Rafael Soriano
1920–2015

Introduction

Rafael Soriano (November 23, 1920 – April 9, 2015) was a Cuban painter who lived in the United States.

Wikidata identifier

Q19842101

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Introduction

Abstract painter attended the Academia de S Alejandro in Havana and studied with Leopoldo Romañach and sculptor Juan José Sicre. In 1958, Soriano helped found the Grupo Diez Pintores Concretos with Pedro Álvarez, Wilfredo Arcay, Salvador Corratgé, Sandu Darié, Alberto Menocal, José Mijares, Pedro de Oraá, Martínez Pedro, and Loló, Soldevilla. Disillusioned with revolutionary Cuba, Soriano relocated to Miami, where he remained for the rest of his life.

Country of birth

Cuba

Roles

Artist, painter, teacher

ULAN identifier

500118194

Names

Rafael Soriano

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