Henry Ballate (born July 30, 1966, in Aguada de Pasajeros, Cuba), is a Cuban-American visual artist, curator and Art History Professor.
Previously, he studied drawing and painting at the Accademia italiana in Florence, Italy, and graduated from the Art Instructors school in Matanzas, Cuba.
In his work, Henry merges art history with the contemporary style by using popular symbols, visuals, and techniques of his own making.
He deals with provocative themes in his art, mixing them with popular culture in order to create a significant message.
His works are part of private collections in the United States, Canada, Germany, Spain, France, and Italy.