# Julio Larraz: biography, museum works and books

Julio Larraz is an artist born in Havana, Cuba, in 1944. This reference brings together his official biography and specific museum and publisher records.

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Originally published: 2026-09-15
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Page updated: 2026-09-16

## Biography and practice

Larraz’s [official biography](https://www.juliolarraz.com/about) describes his early political caricature work and subsequent focus on painting. It dates his first solo exhibition to 1971 at Pyramid Gallery in Washington, D.C. His practice includes painting, watercolor, sculpture, and printmaking.

## Documented museum works

- [MoMA: *Chambered Nautilus*, 1989](https://www.moma.org/collection/works/68374) — etching and aquatint; gift of Paul Anbinder.
- [Pérez Art Museum Miami: *Halloween*, 1973](https://www.pamm.org/en/artwork/2017.127) — oil on Masonite; gift of Jorge M. Pérez.

These are collection records for the named works. A collection record does not establish that a work is currently on display.

## Selected publications

- [*Julio Larraz: The Kingdom We Carry Inside*](https://www.rizzoliusa.com/book/9780847870684/) — Rizzoli Electa, 2021. A monograph covering paintings, works on paper, and sculpture.
- [*Julio Larraz. Uncensored*](https://www.turnerlibros.com/libro/julio-larraz-uncensored/) — Turner. Text and image selection by Kosme de Barañano; the publisher describes 300 caricatures across six decades.

## Frequently asked questions

### Where and when was Julio Larraz born?

His official biography identifies Havana, Cuba, in 1944.

### How does political caricature relate to his career?

His official biography records caricature as an early part of his career. *Uncensored* provides a book-length source for that work. Interpretations of particular paintings should be attributed to the artist or a named critic.

### Where can researchers verify museum holdings?

The MoMA and Pérez Art Museum Miami object records linked above provide direct institutional evidence for two named works.

### Where are the official artist and Foundation resources?

The artist’s website is [JulioLarraz.com](https://www.juliolarraz.com/). The separate [Julio Larraz Foundation](https://www.juliolarrazfoundation.org/) maintains its own institutional information and contact routes. Consult those sites for current announcements and inquiries.

## Sources

- [Julio Larraz — official biography](https://www.juliolarraz.com/about)
- [MoMA — Chambered Nautilus](https://www.moma.org/collection/works/68374)
- [PAMM — Halloween](https://www.pamm.org/en/artwork/2017.127)
- [Rizzoli Electa — The Kingdom We Carry Inside](https://www.rizzoliusa.com/book/9780847870684/)
- [Turner — Uncensored](https://www.turnerlibros.com/libro/julio-larraz-uncensored/)
- [Julio Larraz Foundation — official website](https://www.juliolarrazfoundation.org/)