13 Facts About Carlos Franqui

Carlos Franqui was a Cuban writer, poet, journalist, art critic, and political activist.

Carlos Franqui became a vocal critic of the Castro government, writing frequently until his death on April 16,2010.

Carlos Franqui gave up the opportunity to enter the University of Havana to become a professional organizer for the party at the age of 20.

Carlos Franqui turned to journalism to make a living and became involved in several literary and artistic movements.

Carlos Franqui developed friendships with Cuban artists, including writer Guillermo Cabrera Infante and painter Wifredo Lam.

Carlos Franqui co-edited the underground newspaper Revolucion in Havana, taking responsibility for public information.

Carlos Franqui's position allowed him to travel extensively outside of Cuba.

Carlos Franqui continued to have problems with the Cuban government.

Carlos Franqui authored several accounts of the Cuban Revolution, including, El Libro de los Doce and Diario de la Revolucion Cubana.

Carlos Franqui collaborated with Joan Miro, Antoni Tapies, Alexander Calder, and others on graphic arts publications as well as other works about contemporary art, some of which he edited in Italian under pen names.

Carlos Franqui continued to campaign against repression in Cuba and other countries.

Carlos Franqui was officially branded a traitor by the Cuban government, which accused him of having ties to the US Central Intelligence Agency.

Carlos Franqui edited the publication until his death on April 16,2010, in Puerto Rico.