Antonio Pérez González

By LatAm ARTE

Antonio Pérez González, known as Ñiko, is a Cuban graphic designer born in 1941 in Havana, Cuba. He earned his degree in History of Art from the University of Havana. Beginning in the late 1950s, he started working in advertising, then in 1968 took a position in the poster department of Cuba’s film institute. Over the years he created many iconic posters for cinema, political and social messages, and cultural events. In 1988 he moved to Mexico, where he continued his creative work and teaching. Ñiko is also a professor of graphic design, and he has taught in multiple institutions. He is known for a style that blends clarity, visual economy, and strong communicative forms—his posters often combine simple composition with powerful imagery and messages. He has been honored with national distinctions in Cuba, and in Mexico has been awarded recognition, including honorary titles. His poster works are part of the cultural heritage of Cuba, and exhibitions of his earlier posters remain significant in understanding graphic art in Latin America.