Bio | Yulier Rodriguez


Yulier Rodriguez

Yulier Rodríguez Pérez (b. 1989, Florida, Camagüey, Cuba) is a visual artist known for his politically charged street art and murals. After moving to Havana, he began using the city’s crumbling walls to express the struggles of the Cuban people under the regime. His art challenges the government and seeks to raise awareness of its impact on individuals. In 2017, after being arrested for his activism, Yulier refused to erase his murals, gaining international support from organizations like Amnesty International.

In 2018, he started Regalos (Gifts), a series using discarded materials to create critical, politically engaged works. Despite censorship and surveillance, Yulier continues to create in various mediums, including painting, performance, and film. He co-directed the documentary EXISTEN, which explores the lives of street artists in Cuba.

Yulier’s art is described as "un grito de conciencia y una mirada de libertad" or “a cry of conscience and a look of freedom.”

Cuban Graffiti Artist Calls for Political Prisoners' Freedom at Havana Biennial | November 28, 2024

https://www.cubaheadlines.com/articles/292906

Yulier P: Mi arte me ha salvado de todo | ADN Cuba | 02 Mar 2021| 26 Jul 2020 

https://adncuba.com/noticias-de-cuba/entrevistas/yulier-p-mi-arte-me-ha-salvado

Cuba: Urban artist at risk in Cuba: Yulier Rodriguez Perez | 24 August 2017 

https://www.amnesty.org/ar/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/AMR2570002017ENGLISH.pdf 

Pedazos de escombros convertidos en arte, 'Regalos' del grafitero Yulier P para los cubanos | DIARIO DE CUBA | 26 Jul 2020

https://diariodecuba.com/cultura/1595780302_23922.html#google_vignette

Cuban artist faces threat of prison if he doesn't remove all of his work | August 30, 2017

https://www.local10.com/news/2017/08/31/cuban-artist-faces-threat-of-prison-if-he-doesnt-remove-all-of-his-work/    


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