Born in 1959 in Havana, Cuba, Nelson De La Nuez is an American contemporary pop artist and visual satirist. As one of the world's most collected pop artists, Nelson De La Nuez is a born iconoclast. Using his unique juxtaposition of pop culture and surrealism, blended with America's rich culture and history, De La Nuez has created works of art that are considered timeless.

He began in the early 1980's and became recognized for his original, iconic pop culture pieces that included Monopoly, board games, pin ups, Chanel, nostalgia and pop references to living the good life. His work features in the private collections of movie stars and art connoisseurs alike.