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Hernández, Pedro, 1932-
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Pedro Hernández was born in Havana in 1932, and originally trained as a physician. A self-taught artist, Hernández is known most for his work as a sculptor, especially in the medium of wood. Often working in the abstract, Hernández is well regarded for the influence of Caribbean cultures in his works and has exhibited at galleries throughout the United States and South Florida, as well as Europe.