René Portocarrero (Havana, February 24, 1912 - April 7, 1985) was a Cuban painter. He is currently considered one of the most prominent figures in Cuban plastic arts and one of the main artists of the 20th century in Cuba. His pictorial themes are often related to the Afro-Cuban tradition, approached from a poetic perspective.1​ His style, characterized by vibrant color, has been considered to have baroque roots. He held more than 20 personal and 60 group exhibitions.