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Manuel Mendive Art

Cuban, b. 1944
Manuel Mendive is an eminent Afro-Cuban painter, sculptor, and performance artist. His colorful, evocative paintings and carvings—as well as his dynamic performance and body art—pay tribute to Africa and Cuba's historical and religious art forms. Altars, masks, and dance associated with Santería, Voodoo, and Yoruba religions have inspired his work, which brings a contemporary insight into the history of slavery and African mythologies as they transformed the Caribbean Islands. Born on December 15, 1944, in Havana, Cuba, Mendive studied at the San Alejandro Academy of Plastic Arts in Havana. In the 1970s, the artist gained recognition for his unique combination of European and African styles in promoting Afro-Cuban culture. His works are in the collections of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Havana, the Museum of Modern Art in Paris, and the Ethnographic Museum of Budapest, among others. The artist lives and works in San Jose de la Lagas, Cuba.
(Biography provided by Latin Art Core)
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Artist: Manuel Mendive
Rio de Amor
By Manuel Mendive
Located in Miami, FL
Manuel Mendive Rio de Amor, 1980s Gouache on paper 11 x 16 in Provenance: Bonhams, NY. Modern & Contemporary Art Online. July 20 - August 1, 2024. Lot 96. The piece includes a Cert...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Manuel Mendive Art

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Gouache, Laid Paper

Untitled
By Manuel Mendive
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Serigraph print on paper by the Cuban artist Manuel Mendive. Manuel Mendive is an eminent Afro-Cuban painter, sculptor, and performance artist. His colorful, evocative pai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Manuel Mendive Art

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Laid Paper, Screen

La Esperanza
By Manuel Mendive
Located in Miami, FL
Manuel Mendive Cuban Artist “La Esperanza (Hope)” 2020 Bronze Ed 3 of 7 20 x 12 x 15 in Certificate of authenticity by the artist. Acquired directly from the artist. We would be gla...
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2010s Contemporary Manuel Mendive Art

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Bronze

Ofrendas
By Manuel Mendive
Located in Miami, FL
“Ofrendas” is a painting by Cuban artist Manuel Mendive, created in 2001. This Acrylic on Canvas represents an encounter between divine creatures. The surrounding environment reflect...
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Early 2000s Abstract Manuel Mendive Art

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Acrylic

Untitled
By Manuel Mendive
Located in Miami, FL
"Untitled" is a painting by Cuban artist Manuel Mendive, created in 1996. This Oil on Canvas represents an encounter between divine creatures, surrounded by water and fish. This pain...
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1990s Abstract Manuel Mendive Art

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Oil

Mi Pensamiento
By Manuel Mendive
Located in Miami, FL
“Mi Pensamiento” is a painting by Cuban artist Manuel Mendive, created in 2000. This Acrylic on Canvas represents an encounter between divine creatures in an abstract yet natural env...
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Early 2000s Abstract Manuel Mendive Art

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Mendive La Fe
By Manuel Mendive
Located in Miami, FL
COA by the artist. Manuel Mendive is an eminent Afro-Cuban painter, sculptor, and performance artist. His colorful, evocative paintings and carvings—as well as his dynamic performan...
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Bird 3 of 20
By Manuel Mendive
Located in Miami, FL
Manuel Mendive is an eminent Afro-Cuban painter, sculptor, and performance artist. His colorful, evocative paintings and carvings—as well as his dynamic performance and body art—pay ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Manuel Mendive Art

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Bronze

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