Wifredo Lam was a Cuban artist born in Sagua La Grande in 1902. He studied art in Havana and Madrid before moving to Paris in 1938, where he became associated with the Surrealist movement. Lam's work was heavily influenced by his Afro-Cuban heritage, and he often incorporated elements of Santeria and other African religions into his paintings. He also drew inspiration from the natural world, particularly the lush vegetation of the Caribbean. Lam's work was characterized by bold, abstract forms and a vivid use of color. He was a prolific artist, producing hundreds of paintings, drawings, and prints over the course of his career. Lam's work has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world, and he is considered one of the most important Latin American artists of the 20th century. He died in Paris in 1982.
