FELIX PALMERO
Felix Palmero is a Cuban photographer and model, born in Las Tunas, Cuba. A graduate of the Instituto Superior de Diseño in Havana and the Escuela de Fotografía Creativa de La Habana, Felix combines his artistic eye with his personal experiences, navigating the complex emotional landscape of his identity as a young gay man in Cuba. His work reflects both the struggles and joys of his spiritual and generous nature, and the frustrations inherent in life in Cuba, which deeply influence his artistic expression.
In early 2022, Felix relocated to New York City with his husband, expanding his creative opportunities and collaborations. His recent work includes contributions to the PNPPL Zine online, an exhibition at the 2019 La Bienal De La Habana (off), and participation in the BeArt LGBTQI Art Exhibition in Toulouse, France (2019). Felix has also collaborated with On The Lo Swimwear, among other projects. His work continues to explore themes of identity, connection, and the experience of living as a queer individual in a rapidly changing world.
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BIOGRAPHY
Felix Palmero is a Cuban photographer and model born in Las Tunas, Cuba. A graduate of the Instituto Superior de Diseño in Havana and the Escuela de Fotografía Creativa de La Habana, Felix combines his artistic eye with his personal experiences, navigating the complex emotional landscape of his identity as a young gay man in Cuba. His work reflects the struggles and joys of his spiritual and generous nature and the frustrations inherent in life in Cuba, which deeply influence his artistic expression.
In early 2022, Felix relocated to New York City with his husband, expanding his creative opportunities and collaborations. His recent work includes contributions to the PNPPL Zine online, an 2019 La Bienal De La Habana (off) exhibition, and participation in the BeArt LGBTQI Art Exhibition in Toulouse, France (2019). Felix has also collaborated with On The Lo Swimwear, among other projects. His work continues to explore themes of identity, connection, and the experience of living as a queer individual in a rapidly changing world.
Through his photography, Felix Palmero invites viewers to experience a world of vibrant colors and unfiltered joy, inspired by the dynamic streets of his beloved Havana. Having spent much of his life in front of the camera as a model, Felix sought to explore the other side of the lens, where he could capture fleeting moments of magic and happiness that tell a story. Self-taught in photography, he aims to reveal the hidden truths of those he photographs—moments that transcend time and become eternal in the form of an image.
Felix is particularly drawn to natural and architectural settings, using these environments as backdrops that transform into rich, immersive stages for his subjects. The streets of Havana, with their colorful energy, are a continual source of inspiration. At the core of his practice is an admiration for the human face, which is rich in diversity and beauty. Through portraiture, Felix captures the unique qualities of each individual, celebrating their inherent beauty and the stories they carry.
For Felix, art is an expression of the heart. His work is a personal universe, shared with love and humility. He invites others to discover this world through his lens and embraces the philosophy of "MakeArt – NotWar."
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