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Graffiti Artist El Sexto Declares a Hunger Strike after Eight Months in Prison / Diario de Cuba

DiariodeCuba.com, Havana, 25 August 2015 – Graffiti artist Danilo Maldonado, El Sexto, declared a hunger strike Tuesday, according to his mother, Maria Victoria Machado, in statements taken by Radio Marti. As of August 25 he will have spent eight months in custody following his arrest and incarceration in the Valle Grande prison for the rebellious … Continue reading “Graffiti Artist El Sexto Declares a Hunger Strike after Eight Months in Prison / Diario de Cuba”

Open Letter to El Sexto / Angel Santiesteban

“This too shall pass.” Photo courtesy of Lia Vallares Havana, May 28, 2015 Dear brother in the arts and in the fight, Danilo Maldonado (El Sexto): I received with joy the news that you were honored for your creative dissent by the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) with the important 2015 Vaclav Havel Prize. I was … Continue reading “Open Letter to El Sexto / Angel Santiesteban”

‘El Sexto’ dedicates his award to his jailers to show them that he is not alone / 14ymedio

14ymedio, Havana, 27 May 2105 – The Cuban artist Danilo Maldonado, known as El Sexto, could not collect the 2015 International Vaclav Havel Prize for Creative Dissidence, in the ceremony organized by the Oslo Freedom Forum. The prize, awarded by the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) of New York, was received by the activist Lia Villares, … Continue reading “‘El Sexto’ dedicates his award to his jailers to show them that he is not alone / 14ymedio”

“El Sexto” Awarded 2015 Vaclav Havel Prize for Creative Dissent / 14ymedio

14ymedio, 15 April 2105 — The Cuban artist Danilo Maldonado, known as El Sexto (The Sixth*), is one of three winners of the 2015 Václav Havel Prize for Creative Dissent, as announced on Wednesday by the New York-based Human Rights Foundation (HRF). Also receiving the prize are members of the Sudanese non-violent resistance movement Girifna, … Continue reading ““El Sexto” Awarded 2015 Vaclav Havel Prize for Creative Dissent / 14ymedio”

An Afternoon for Danilo (El Sexto) / 14ymedio, Luz Escobar

14ymedio, Luz Escobar, 29 March 2015 – As part of the campaign to demand freedom for the artist Danilo Maldonado, known as “El Sexto,” several artistic activities took place this Saturday at la Paja Recold, the studio of the band Porno para Ricardo. On the walls of the place were works by the graffiti artist … Continue reading “An Afternoon for Danilo (El Sexto) / 14ymedio, Luz Escobar”

“I Live Happy Because I Live Without Fear” / 14ymedio, El Sexto

El Sexto tells of his incarceration in the Valle Grande prison 14YMEDIO, Havana, 28 January 2015 — Danilo Maldonado, the graffiti artist known as El Sexto, finished a month in prison this January 25. He was arrested while riding in a taxi whose trunk was carrying two live pigs. The animals were painted green and … Continue reading ““I Live Happy Because I Live Without Fear” / 14ymedio, El Sexto”

Appeal against the arrest of graffiti artist El Sexto rejected; prisoner transferred to Valle Grande / Diario de Cuba

Diario de Cuba, Havana, 7 January 2015 — The graffiti artist Danilo Maldonado, known as El Sexto, remains imprisoned in Valle Grande prison after authorities rejected the habeas corpus appeal presented by the Cubalex organization, led by independent counsel Laritza Diversent. The appeal denounced the “arbitrary detention” of El Sexto which took place when he led two … Continue reading “Appeal against the arrest of graffiti artist El Sexto rejected; prisoner transferred to Valle Grande / Diario de Cuba”

An Independent Legal Group Files a Habeas Corpus Petition on behalf of El Sexto / 14ymedio

14YMEDIO, Havana, 29 December 2014 — On Monday, the independent group CubaLex filed a petition for habeas corpus in the case of artist Danilo Maldonado, El Sexto. In a document addressed to the Provincial Tribunal of Hanvana, the lawyers urge that the arrestee’s rights be respected and also that he be permitted a proper defense. … Continue reading “An Independent Legal Group Files a Habeas Corpus Petition on behalf of El Sexto / 14ymedio”

El Sexto Again in Danger, December 2014 / Orlando Luis Pardo Lazo

Friends of the world, I just talked with the graffiti artist El Sexto — Danilo Maldonado Machado — from Havana, Cuba. State Security agents are like bloodhounds after him, all over the city, on motorbikes and in cars. They are intimidating him, but in the end his arrest by the police appears imminent. The Ladies … Continue reading “El Sexto Again in Danger, December 2014 / Orlando Luis Pardo Lazo”

Artist El Sexto Will Face Trial in a Few Hours / 14ymedio

The trail of the independent artist Danilo Maldonado, known as El Sexto – “The Sixth” – has been set for tomorrow at 8:30 AM in the Plaza of the Revolution municipal court. The cartoonist and creator of numerous graffiti is accused of the alleged crime of threatening his wife, which could mask political retaliation. The … Continue reading “Artist El Sexto Will Face Trial in a Few Hours / 14ymedio”

El Sexto Facing Trial / 14ymedio

14ymedio, Havana, 9 July 2014 – The graffiti artist Danilo Maldonado, known as “El Sexto” (The Sixth), has been in custody for five days charged with “violation of domicile and injury” and will be prosecuted, according to several friends and Cuban activists. Interviewed by the newspaper just two weeks ago, the artist is being held … Continue reading “El Sexto Facing Trial / 14ymedio”

“El Sexto” or the King of Spray Paint / 14ymedio, Yoani Sanchez

We spoke with El Sexto, the young man who has made graffiti one more method of denunciation. Yoani Sánchez, Havana | June 26, 2014 – Winking at art, a non-authorized decoration on the walls, graffiti maintains its irreverent and clandestine air that distances itself from galleries and approaches our eyes. If one day there is … Continue reading ““El Sexto” or the King of Spray Paint / 14ymedio, Yoani Sanchez”

El Sexto, Artist Non Grata / Maria Matienzo Puerto, Danilo Maldonado

The sixth WHAT? People wondered when his graffiti started appearing around the city. And then it was more than a signature. But the irreverence is unforgiven. State Security is not about to understand this punk aesthetic, much less the art of graffiti. The forces of order are too serious. For them, Danilo Maldonado, alias “El … Continue reading “El Sexto, Artist Non Grata / Maria Matienzo Puerto, Danilo Maldonado”