Born in Cuba to professional photographers, Robin Pau grew up immersed in visual storytelling, which ignited his passion for painting. Trained at the prestigious San Alejandro Academy of Fine Arts and the Superior Institute of Art, he graduated with honors in less time than usual, distinguished by his technical mastery.
Inspired by masters such as Rubens, Velázquez, and the British portrait tradition, Robin blends classical techniques like verdaccio, grisaille, and oil glazes with a contemporary sensibility.
His works, such as the portrait of Julie, Countess of Sandwich, for the Montagu family, capture the essence of his subjects with depth and elegance, destined to become family heirlooms.
He has exhibited at the Turin Art Fair 2019 and in solo shows such as ”Autumn” (2019) and ”Frames per Second” (2015).
From his studio in Miami, Robin creates paintings that combine technical precision and emotion, inviting viewers to connect with timeless stories.
Looking for a unique portrait? Explore Robin’s portfolio or contact him for your next project. Follow him on Instagram to discover his creative process.
More about Robin Pau
Solo Shows:
“Autumn”. Casa 8 Gallery. Havana, Cuba. 2019.
“Intangible Space” (two-person exhibition with Ernesto Crespo). Altamira Gallery. Havana, Cuba. 2017.
“Six in the Evening”. Count Lombillo Palace. Havana, Cuba. 2016.
“The Long Space”. Parque Central Hotel. Havana, Cuba. 2016.
“8 Frames per Second”. Los Oficios, Nelson Domínguez’s studio-gallery. Havana, Cuba. 2015.
“Threshold”. Gallery. Site 18. San Alejandro National Academy of Fine Arts. Havana, Cuba. 2014.
Group Exhibitions:
”.0” . Casa 8 Gallery. 13th Havana Biennial. Havana, Cuba. 2019.
“Nobody Sleeps”. Habana Gallery. Havana, Cuba. 2018.
“Notes Ad Libitum”. Los Oficios, Nelson Domínguez’s studio-gallery. Havana, Cuba. 2017.
“Post-it 4”. Galeano Gallery. Havana, Cuba. 2017.
“White Smoke”. Ludwig Foundation. Havana, Cuba. 2017.
“Shapeless Like Water”. Gallery of the Superior Institute of Art (ISA). Havana, Cuba. 2017.
“Topus Uranus”. Altamira Gallery. Havana, Cuba. 2017.
“Book of Hours”. Center for the Development of Visual Arts. Havana, Cuba. 2016.
“Blessed Are Those Who Seek Peace”. Los Oficios, Nelson Domínguez’s studio-gallery. Havana, Cuba. 2015.
“Eduardo Abela Salon”. Eduardo Abela Gallery. San Antonio de los Baños, Artemisa, Cuba. 2015.
“Man and His Universe”. Space 16. San Alejandro National Academy of Fine Arts. 12th Havana Biennial. Havana, Cuba. 2015.
