At the Puerto Rican Historical & Cultural Museum, everything began with a simple yet powerful idea: to preserve and share the richness of our history and culture so that present and future generations can connect with their roots and understand the legacy that defines us.
We founded this museum with the conviction that the past is the light that guides our path toward a future more aware and proud of its identity.
Our hope is that this space becomes a beacon of inspiration, education, and dialogue—a place where every visitor finds not only knowledge but also a profound sense of belonging and empowerment. We want the museum to be a gathering place to celebrate diversity, promote respect, and cultivate a love for our Puerto Rican heritage.
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The Founders:
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Born in San Juan,Puerto Rico in 1949. He studied at Manhattan College, School of Visual Arts & earned his Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts at College of Mount Saint Vincent's in Mt. Vernon in 1976. Growing up in the Bronx, he worked as a youth counselor & art teache, instrumental in the founding of El Museo del Barrio in Manhattan. In 1980 he moved to Orlando & he worked as a jeweler & clothing designer. In 1993, he became a Art Teacher for OCPS & retired in 2012. Meanwhile he was President & V.P of the FL Chalk Artist Assoc. Recently working on commissioned sculptures for S.E.B.C.O Housing in the Bronx, The P.R Bar Association in ORL and the NYC Sports Foundation.
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Born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, Brull started his journey as an artist as an apprentice to well-known Muralist Rafael Rios. Brull came to Orlando 20 years ago and brought with him, his strongly accented Puerto Rican Art. A common theme in Brull's work is the statement of Puerto Rico as a US colony and the resulting complicated identity among it's citizens."I call myself a story teller, a graphic reporter of what surrounds me." Pedro Brull wants you to know his culture, his religion, his world from a from a first-person perspective.
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Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, in 1953. Maria Ramos moved to New York at the age of three. Her love for the arts began during her school trips to museums where she discovered the art of the masters. In 1999 after raising a family, Maria went back to college to formally study art. Since then, she has been dedicated to oil and watercolor paintings. Some of her paintings have been exhibited in a variety of renowned art centers such as the Orlando Museum of Art. In 2016 Maria was recognized with the Areito Artist of the Year in Bronx New york.
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Born in Puerto Rico, this artist masterfully portrays the roots, stories, and origins of the island, elevating controversial art to new heights that invite profound conversation. Through his work, deeply influenced by magical realism and inspired by Salvador Dalí, he conveys the essence of Puerto Rico using symbolic and impressionistic techniques. His art captures the complex identity and rich cultural heritage of Puerto Rico, offering viewers a transformative experience that bridges history, myth, and contemporary reality.
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Also known as “Julsan”, was born on July 3, 1972, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. His artistic journey began in elementary school, leading to painting courses in Barahona and Miami. After a work-related injury in 2000, he found relief in painting. He debuted in 2003 at the Cultural Center of la Calle 8 and continued to develop his career with mentors like Gonzalo Borges and Pedro J. Brull. Julsan is known for his portraits of women and Tainos, often using hardwood for a three-dimensional effect. He has received numerous accolades for his community contributions and environmental art, promoting recycling through his project, JULSAN ENVIRONMENT ART. His work has appeared in TV series and various exhibitions, underscoring his commitment to art and ecological responsibility.
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