About the Artist / O umetniku / Sobre el artista
ENGLISH
Luis Enrique Rivero Leyva, born in Las Tunas, Cuba, in 1985, has a rich artistic background. Graduating from the School of Art Instructors “Rita Longa” and the San Alejandro National Academy of Fine Arts in Havana, Cuba, he has showcased his work through personal and collective exhibitions. Transitioning to Belgrade, Serbia on December 25, 2021, Luis now thrives as a freelance creator, bringing his artistic vision to life in a new environment.
SRPSKI
Luis Enrique Rivero Leyva, rođen u Las Tunasu na Kubi 1985. godine, ima bogato umetničko iskustvo. Diplomirao je na Školi za profesore umetnosti “Rita Longa” i Nacionalnoj akademiji likovnih umetnosti San Alehandro u Havani na Kubi, a svoje radove je izlagao na ličnim i kolektivnim izložbama.
Preselivši se u Beograd u Srbiji 25. decembra 2021. godine, Luis sada napreduje kao freelance kreator, oživljavajući svoju umetničku viziju u novom okruženju. Pronašao je inspiraciju u Beogradu i novu priliku da promoviše svoj rad.
ESPAÑOL
Luis Enrique Rivero Leyva, nacido en Las Tunas, Cuba, en 1985, tiene una rica formación artística. Egresado de la Escuela de Instructores de Arte “Rita Longa” y de la Academia Nacional de Bellas Artes San Alejandro en La Habana, Cuba, ha mostrado su obra a través de exposiciones personales y colectivas. Tras su transición a Belgrado, Serbia, el 25 de diciembre de 2021, Luis ahora prospera como creador independiente, dando vida a su visión artística en un nuevo entorno.
Luis Enrique Rivero Leyva
Visual Artist | Art Instructor
📍 Born: March 23, 1985 | Las Tunas, Cuba
📧 Email: luiseartworks@gmail.com
📱 Phone: +381 60 334791
📸 Instagram: @luise_artworks
Facebook address: luiseartworks85
🎓 Academic Background
- “Rita Longa” School of Art Instructors, Las Tunas, Cuba – Graduated: 2004
- San Alejandro National Academy of Fine Arts, Havana, Cuba – Graduated: 2011
🧑🎨 Professional Profile
Experienced art educator and independent visual artist. Dedicated to exploring visual language through political symbolism, cultural critique, and mixed media techniques. Active in both Cuban and European art scenes.
🖼️ Solo Exhibitions
- *Metamorphosis*, Museum Workshop of Sculpture, Las Tunas, 2007
- *Genesis*, Boyeros Art Center, Havana, 2007
- *Machinery* (Public Intervention), José Martí Library, Las Tunas, 2011
- *Dialogue*, Provincial Center of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas, 2012
- *To the End of the World*, Avantura Tim Gallery, Belgrade, 2022
- *We Are Rich Now*, Kuća Đure Jakšića, Belgrade, 2023
🧑🤝🧑 Selected Collective Exhibitions
- *Guernica Salon*, Las Tunas (2002, 2006)
- *National Salon of Art Instructors*, Havana (2005, 2009)
- *Plastic Arts in April*, Las Tunas (2005, 2006, 2015)
- *28th of January Salon*, Boyeros Art Center, Havana (2007, 2009)
- *Among Friends*, Villa Panamericana, Havana, 2009
- *The Archived Pupila*, Las Tunas (2010, 2014)
- *Pygmalion Art Colony*, Tamjanica, Serbia, 2023
- *17th Spring Art Salon*, National Museum Gallery, Veliko Gradište, 2024
- *Palmart Art Colony*, Hotel Palma, Tivat (Montenegro), 2024
- International Contemporary Art Exhibition “Tesla Days”. Nikola Radošević Gallery. Belgrade, Serbia. 2025
🏆 Recognitions
- **Award**, *National Salon of Art Instructors*, Havana, 2006
- **Mention**, *28th of January Salon*, Boyeros Art Center, Havana, 2009
- **Mention**, *Plastic Arts in April*, Las Tunas, 2015