Roberto Estopiñán (1921–2015) was a

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sculptor known for his sculptures of the human form, including

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. Born in Camaguey, Cuba, he lived in the

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for over fifty years. His works are held by major institutions such as the

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and the

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Estopinan, Roberto Cuban emigrants to the United States Cuban-American culture in Miami Artists from Miami Artists from Havana 1921 births 2015 deaths Sculptors from Florida