Francisco Gutiérrez Cossío (Pancho Cossío): A Cuban Visionary Francisco Gutiérrez Cossío, affectionately known as Pancho Cossío, stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Cuban art – a painter who relentlessly pursued his own unique artistic vision amidst the turbulent currents of 20th-century Latin America. Born in Pinar del Río, Cuba, in 1894, Cossío’s artistic journey began under the guidance of Jojo, a celebrated Cuban artist whose profound influence instilled within him an early and deep appreciation for bold color palettes and expressive brushstrokes – a foundation that would ultima…