Ibrahim Miranda bases many of his works on found maps tracing the profile of the island of Cuba. Miranda pulls from the island's literature, music, religion, history and flora and fauna and explores themes of geographical and existential isolation, the urban condition, Afro-Cuban heritage, and personal/collective biographies. The poetry and songs of Cuba provide literary and philosophical ideas, deepening the meaning and impact of his prints and paintings.
—From Brandywine Workshop and Archives records
Painter and printmaker Ibrahim Miranda was born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. He attended the Instituto Superior de Arte, Havana.
Miranda is represented in the collections of institutions around the world, including the National Museum of Fi...