People often confuse jokes with humor, but my humor is very serious. I not only make people laugh, but also make people reflect and analyze. - Arístides Esteban Hernández Guerrero

The role of political art in Cuba is a big one. The newspaper where I have worked for years makes major use of editorial cartoons, and on not a few occasions the front page is a full-page cartoon.

My cartoons are published in various media outlets, not only in Latin America but also in Europe, Asia and the U.S. In some cases, I’ve gotten paid for them, in others not. In most cases, what they pay me is truly miserable, but I persist, with the happiness of seeing my work reproduced and accepted by many people.

you will find Cuban heavy metal musicians, or rappers, along with those who play salsa – all outside influences are accepted without problems.