Manuel Mendive
Cuban · b. 1944
Painting, Sculpture, and Performance Art
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Manuel Mendive is one of the most prominent Afro-Cuban artists. His work is deeply rooted in his family's practice of the Santería religion and Yoruba culture. He is celebrated for his evocative use of mythology and history, often combining painting, body art, and performance to explore the socio-cultural impact of the African diaspora in the Caribbean.