Cundo Bermúdez was born on December 14, 1914, in Havana, Cuba. He died on January 24, 2008. Bermúdez spent much of his life creating art in Cuba and later in the United States. He is well-known for his work in modernism, especially Cuban surrealism. This style features dream-like images, bright colors, and elements of Cuban culture. His paintings often reflect themes of identity and memory. Bermúdez's unique style helped to shape modern art in Cuba.