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‘I paint the kind of people I’m attracted to’: Hernan Bas on hiding from the world in Venice

‘I paint the kind of people I’m attracted to’: Hernan Bas on hiding from the world in Venice

Published: May 5, 2026 · The Guardian

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The Cuban-American artist likes to paint pretty young white men – inspired by his fascination with Holden Caulfield. So why do his portraits have a sinister edge?