Rene Peña Photography

Cuban, b. 1957

René Peña (Rene de Jesus Pena Gonzalez) is a self-taught photographer born in Havana, Cuba in 1957. His photography is characterized by stark contrasts, between black and white, subject and background, subject and object. His work often focuses on the duality between human inability to escape institutionalization and human desire for individualism. His interest in contrast is also reflected in his place of residence: Peña currently inhabits the Cerro neighborhood of Cuba which is home to a mostly poor African-Caribbean population, despite having been an enclave of Havana's richest families in the 19th century. René Peña graduated from the Higher pedagogic Institute of Foreign Languages, University of Havana with a specialization in English in 1983. In the late 1980s he entered the national world of photography and since 1990 became leader of the new trends of Cuban photography, first by handling interiors and domestic situations in modern-day Cuba and later making studies of his own body in aspects such as negritude, sexual ambiguity and the influence of consumerism through self-portraits. He conceives his series on the basis of a conceptual, formal and structurally different analysis of all the parameters established up to the present, going from a brutal expressionism to a distinct homoeroticism, with strong mystic elements, trends from experimental painting, and a certain theatrical dramatization.

Artist: Rene Peña

Rene PeñaBlack and White Photography by Cuban Photographer René Peña, Self Portrait, 1994

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Black and White Photography by Cuban Photographer René Peña, Self Portrait

By Rene Peña

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Limited Edition Series. Black and White Photography by Cuban Photographer René Peña, Self Portrait René Peña (Rene de Jesus Pena Gonzalez) is a self-taught photographer born in Hava...

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1990s Contemporary Rene Peña Photography

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Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Rene PeñaBlack and White Self Portrait by Havana Cuban Photographer René Peña, 2001

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Black and White Self Portrait by Havana Cuban Photographer René Peña

By Rene Peña

Located in Brooklyn, NY

René Peña (Rene de Jesus Pena Gonzalez) is a self-taught photographer born in Havana, Cuba in 1957. His photography is characterized by stark contrasts, between black and white, subj...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Rene Peña Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Rene Peña'Tutu' - Self Portrait by Leading Contemporary Cuban Photographer René Peña, 2008

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'Tutu' - Self Portrait by Leading Contemporary Cuban Photographer René Peña

By Rene Peña

Located in Brooklyn, NY

René Peña (Rene de Jesus Pena Gonzalez) is a self-taught photographer born in Havana, Cuba in 1957. His photography is characterized by stark contrasts, between black and white, subj...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Rene Peña Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Rene Peña'Thief' - Self Portrait by René Peña - Leading Contemporary Cuban Photographer, 2011

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'Thief' - Self Portrait by René Peña - Leading Contemporary Cuban Photographer

By Rene Peña

Located in Brooklyn, NY

René Peña (Rene de Jesus Pena Gonzalez) is a self-taught photographer born in Havana, Cuba in 1957. His photography is characterized by stark contrasts, between black and white, subj...

Category

2010s Contemporary Rene Peña Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Rene PeñaNude Portrait with Blue Bucket by Havana Cuba Photographer René Peña, 2001

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Nude Portrait with Blue Bucket by Havana Cuba Photographer René Peña

By Rene Peña

Located in Brooklyn, NY

René Peña (Rene de Jesus Pena Gonzalez) is a self-taught photographer born in Havana, Cuba in 1957. His photography is characterized by stark contrasts, between black and white, subj...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Rene Peña Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Rene PeñaSignature Black & White Self Portrait by Cuban Photographer René Peña, 2009

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Signature Black & White Self Portrait by Cuban Photographer René Peña

By Rene Peña

Located in Brooklyn, NY

René Peña (Rene de Jesus Pena Gonzalez) is a self-taught photographer born in Havana, Cuba in 1957. His photography is characterized by stark contrasts, between black and white, subj...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Rene Peña Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Rene PeñaMesurage, 1994

$3,800

Mesurage

By Rene Peña

Located in Denton, TX

Mesurage, 1994 Toned gelatin silver print 18 x 12 in. Signed, titled, and dated in pencil on print verso. From the series "El cocinero, el ladron, su mujer, y su amante" (The cook, t...

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1990s Contemporary Rene Peña Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Rene PeñaSolitario - Man, Tuxedo, Table, Playing Cards, Eggshells, Blue, Cuban artist, 1994

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Solitario - Man, Tuxedo, Table, Playing Cards, Eggshells, Blue, Cuban artist

By Rene Peña

Located in Denton, TX

Solitario by Rene Peña is a black and white photograph of a man, tinted blue, sitting behind a table. He looks down at the various items scattered before him, including playing cards...

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1990s Contemporary Rene Peña Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Rene PeñaUntitled, Photography Portrait by René Peña, 2009

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Untitled, Photography Portrait by René Peña

By Rene Peña

Located in Brooklyn, NY

René Peña (Rene de Jesus Pena Gonzalez) is a self-taught photographer born in Havana, Cuba in 1957. His photography is characterized by stark contrasts, between black and white, subj...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Rene Peña Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Rene PeñaBright Vivid Self Portrait of artist watering his Aloe Plant Cuban René Peña, 2018

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Bright Vivid Self Portrait of artist watering his Aloe Plant Cuban René Peña

By Rene Peña

Located in Brooklyn, NY

René Peña (Rene de Jesus Pena Gonzalez) is a self-taught photographer born in Havana, Cuba in 1957. His photography is characterized by stark contrasts, between black and white, subj...

Category

2010s Contemporary Rene Peña Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Nick VedrosDucati Girl, 2012

$790Sale Price|34% Off

H 16 in W 10 in

Ducati Girl

By Nick Vedros

Located in Kansas City, MO

Nick Vedros Ducati Girl Archival Pigment Print on Epson Legacy Platine 100% Cotton Fibre, 314 gsm, Acid and Lignin free Year: 2012 Size: 16x10in Edition: 15 Signed, dated and number...

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2010s Contemporary Rene Peña Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Kate Garner"Milla" Photograph 20 x 16 in Signed Limited Edition of 100 by Kate Garner, 1997

$950

H 20 in W 16 in D 0.1 in

"Milla" Photograph 20 x 16 in Signed Limited Edition of 100 by Kate Garner

By Kate Garner

Located in Culver City, CA

"Milla" Photograph 20 x 16 in Signed Limited Edition of 100 by Kate Garner Hahnemuhle fine art archival paper Signed & numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the artist...

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20th Century Contemporary Rene Peña Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Kate Garner"Vanessa Paradis" Photograph 24 x 34 in Limited Edition of 50 by Kate Garner, 1998

$1,500

H 24 in W 34 in D 0.1 in

"Vanessa Paradis" Photograph 24 x 34 in Limited Edition of 50 by Kate Garner

By Kate Garner

Located in Culver City, CA

"Vanessa Paradis" Photograph 24 x 34 in Limited Edition of 50 by Kate Garner Hahnemuhle fine art archival paper Signed & numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the artist ...

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20th Century Contemporary Rene Peña Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Larsen Sotelo"An Ending a Beginning" Photograph 42" x 30" in Ltd. Ed. of 7 by Larsen Sotelo, 2022

$2,750

H 42 in W 30 in D 0.1 in

"An Ending a Beginning" Photograph 42" x 30" in Ltd. Ed. of 7 by Larsen Sotelo

By Larsen Sotelo

Located in Culver City, CA

"An Ending a Beginning" Photograph 42" x 30" in Ltd. Ed. of 7 by Larsen Sotelo Not framed. Ships in a tube Giclee (Archival Ink) print on 310G Platine Fibre Cotton Rag w/satin finis...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rene Peña Photography

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Archival Ink, Rag Paper, Giclée

Larsen Sotelo"FAITH (Mustang)" (FRAMED) Photography 30" X 40" Edition of 3 by Larsen Sotelo, 2018

$3,500

H 30 in W 40 in D 1.5 in

"FAITH (Mustang)" (FRAMED) Photography 30" X 40" Edition of 3 by Larsen Sotelo

By Larsen Sotelo

Located in Culver City, CA

"FAITH (Mustang)" (FRAMED) Photography 30" X 40" Edition of 3 by Larsen Sotelo FRAMED Giclee (Archival Ink) print on 310G Platine Fibre Cotton Rag w/satin finish 40” X 30” inch Li...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rene Peña Photography

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Archival Ink, Rag Paper, Giclée

Frank Sinatra - Let me see...Anyone here play the harp?, 1956-1957

$1,500

H 16 in W 20 in

Frank Sinatra - Let me see...Anyone here play the harp?

Located in Chicago, IL

Frank Sinatra during a break from recording at Studio A at Capitol Records. Approximate Date: 1956-1957. Capitol Photo Archives Archival digital print. Printed on 100% Cotton Rag...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rene Peña Photography

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Rag Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Pigment

Candice CMCVulcan Donuts 46x38, Sci Fi Donuts unique photographic arrangement on rag paper, 2017

$6,000

H 46 in W 38 in D 2 in

Vulcan Donuts 46x38, Sci Fi Donuts unique photographic arrangement on rag paper

By Candice CMC

Located in Southampton, NY

You have read about the extraordinary donut portraits by Candice CMC on social media world-wide and we are excited and proud to represent her work. This large one of a kind photo a...

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2010s Contemporary Rene Peña Photography

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Archival Ink, Rag Paper

Mitchell FunkBlack Hippie Portrait, Bethesda Fountain, 1969

$185,000

H 40 in W 60 in

Black Hippie Portrait, Bethesda Fountain

By Mitchell Funk

Located in Miami, FL

In 1969, Bethesda Fountain on weekends was a gathering places for the radicals of the time. Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin were regulars speakers the...

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Late 20th Century Rene Peña Photography

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Photographic Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Mitchell FunkVintage Portrait Of Young Girl In Guaymas Mexico, Signed Color Photography, 1970

$5,500

H 29 in W 43 in

Vintage Portrait Of Young Girl In Guaymas Mexico, Signed Color Photography

By Mitchell Funk

Located in Miami, FL

Portrait of young girl against colorful building in Mexico. he work is signed, dated, and numbered 3/15 in the lower right recto corner, with other sizes available. It is unframed ...

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1970s Contemporary Rene Peña Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Mitchell FunkDinosaur Parade, 2009

$3,500

H 29 in W 43 in

Dinosaur Parade

By Mitchell Funk

Located in Miami, FL

Dinosaur , Signed and dated on lower right, numbered on verso, Edition 2 of 15, Printed later. Unframed , Other sizes available Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art paper

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Early 2000s Realist Rene Peña Photography

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Photographic Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Kate Garner"Vanessa Paradis" Photograph 46 x 50 in Limited Edition of 25 by Kate Garner, 1998

$2,500

H 46 in W 50 in D 0.1 in

"Vanessa Paradis" Photograph 46 x 50 in Limited Edition of 25 by Kate Garner

By Kate Garner

Located in Culver City, CA

"Vanessa Paradis" Photograph 46 x 50 in Limited Edition of 25 by Kate Garner Hahnemuhle fine art archival paper Signed & numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the arti...

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20th Century Contemporary Rene Peña Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Candice CMC"Mojo Donuts" 46x38" Austin Powers photo arrangement of Donuts on rag paper, 2017

$6,000

H 46 in W 38 in D 1.5 in

"Mojo Donuts" 46x38" Austin Powers photo arrangement of Donuts on rag paper

By Candice CMC

Located in Southampton, NY

You have read about the extraordinary donut portraits by Candice CMC on social media world-wide and we are excited and proud to represent her work. I have included some images from...

Category

2010s Contemporary Rene Peña Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Rag Paper

Rene Peña photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Rene Peña photography available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Rene Peña in silver gelatin print, archival ink, ink and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Rene Peña photography, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of David Hilliard, Neil Leifer, and Ethan Russell. Rene Peña photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,000 and tops out at $5,000, while the average work can sell for $5,000.