Edel Rodríguez

“Some of the wisest people I know are ancestors without a formal education. They learned from the land and its people”

Cuban-American artist known for his bold, politically charged illustration. He has created covers for TIME, The New Yorker, and Der Spiegel, and collaborated with The New York Times and US Postal Service. His memoir Worm: A Cuban American Odyssey (2023) tells his story of migration and identity. Rodríguez’s work explores power, memory, and resistance through iconic imagery.

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Edel Rodríguez will take the main stage in the third block:

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He will also participate in one of our breakout sessions, with more details coming soon.

Join Edel Rodríguez and hundreds of creatives on September 26th. Tickets now available.