The Founders

Brooklyn-based José Parlá is known for intensely-charged, calligraphic paintings that depict an abstract autobiography of his life. His work is simultaneously politically engaged, weaving together his lived experience and the revolutionary socialist history of Cuba - his country of heritage.

The Founders, José Parlá’s 2021 limited print edition, serves as a record of the artists who have inspired and shaped Parlá’s work. Each edition is signed and numbered by the Parlá.

José Parlá’s The Founders has sold out. The good news? We will release new editions by José Parlá in the future, available to buy online at Avant Arte.

To learn more about this piece, read the artist’s statement about this work.