International contemporary art platform25.02.1928–25.01.2021
Herman Puig
Herman Puig (1928–2021) was a Cuban photographer and artist, founder of Cuba’s first Cinematheque. Born in Sagua la Grande, he began his career in Cuba and gained recognition in France as a pioneer of male nude photography. He died in Barcelona.
Biography
Herman Puig was born on February 25, 1928, in Sagua la Grande, Cuba. He was a Cuban photographer and artist known for founding Cuba’s first Cinematheque. Puig began his creative work in his homeland and later gained recognition in France, where he became known as a pioneer of male nude photography. His cultural legacy is also linked to Catalonia. Herman Puig passed away on January 25, 2021, in Barcelona. His contributions to art and cinema have left a notable mark on the cultural environment of both Cuba and beyond.
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