Fayad Jamís

Fayad Jamís (1930–1988) was a Cuban poet, painter, designer, journalist and translator.

Moving to Cuba at the age of six, Jamis trained at the San Alexandro Academy before gaining renown as an abstract painter.

The surrealist writer Andre Breton was a supporter of his work, and he co-exhibited with the sculptor Agustin Cardenas.

Jamis returned to Cuba in 1959 and became involved in a wide range of activities including teaching, painting, and writing.

Jamis received the Casa de las Américas prize for his book Por Esta Libertad (For This Liberty).