Ariel Cabrera Montejo, born in Camagüey, Cuba in 1982, is a distinguished artist known for his exploration of Cuban historical narratives through his art. He was educated at the Fine Arts Academy in Camagüey and the Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana. Cabrera's work delves into the complex interplay between fiction and truth within Cuban history, particularly focusing on the Interwar Period (1879-1895) and the Cuban War of Independence (1895-1898). He uses theatrical elements in his paintings to portray everyday individuals as heroes, challenging traditional depictions of historical figures.

Cabrera has exhibited his work internationally, including at prestigious venues such as the Coates and Scarry Gallery in New York City, Galería Estéreo in Mexico City, and the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art in North Carolina. His art is part of several notable collections, including the Collezione Maramotti in Italy and the Perez Art Museum in Miami. Cabrera currently resides and works in New York, continuing to contribute to the discourse on Cuban history and its representation through his innovative artistic practice.