Multidisciplinary Artist
Painting • Ceramics • Musician
Caribbean Influeced and Southwest-Inspired Art
Born in Havana, Cuba, on August 16, 1951, Eduardo Cue Villate is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans painting, ceramics, and music. Growing up in western Cuba, Cue developed an early passion for the arts, which led him to participate in musical groups as a composer and guitarist beginning in 1971.
In 1987, he founded the plastic arts group Arrecife, participating in numerous exhibitions and showcasing his growing artistic voice. The following year, Cue presented Tribute to Man, a personal exhibition featuring both paintings and ceramic sculptures, alongside a recital of his own compositions. He also contributed to Cuban television as a screenwriter for a children’s program.
Cue’s artistic versatility has been recognized in awards and thematic exhibitions, including second place in the Palante magazine humor award in 1990, Amor Taíno at Bauta Theater in 1995, and Atabey, a 1998 exhibition exploring Taíno mythology.
In 2000, Cue moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he continued his dual passion for visual arts and music. In 2012, he shared his expertise in ceramics by teaching at Washington Middle School. Throughout his career, Cue has remained active in music, creating compositions for various groups while maintaining a vibrant practice in painting and ceramics.
Eduardo Cue’s work reflects a deep connection to cultural heritage, storytelling, and the exploration of myth, creating art that resonates with history and contemporary life alike.