A Life Forged in Exile: The Powerful Visions of Luis Cruz Azaceta Luis Cruz Azaceta’s art is a visceral response to displacement, trauma, and the urgent need for social commentary. Born in Havana, Cuba, in 1942, his early life was steeped in the vibrant culture of pre-revolutionary Cuba. However, the political upheaval following Fidel Castro's rise to power dramatically altered his trajectory. In 1960, at the age of eighteen, Azaceta…