Roberto Juan Diago Querol

Roberto Diago (1920–1955) was a Cuban painter and educator whose work helped shape mid-20th century Cuban modernism. Born in Havana, he trained at the San Alejandro National Academy of Fine Arts, earning his diploma in 1942. Diago later taught at the Tarascó School of Plastic Arts in Matanzas, where he worked alongside artist Rafael Soriano. Known for his expressive use of color and form, Diago’s practice bridged academic rigor and personal experimentation. He died under mysterious circumstances in Madrid in 1955. His work is held in major institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Havana.