Tampa, Florida
Cuban artist Carlos Manuel Soto committed suicide on Nov. 5 in his Ybor City loft. He was 52. Mr. Soto left Cuba and came to Tampa in 2001. In Cuba, he was barred from public exhibitions and expelled from school for challenging political authority through art. He became president of the Cuban...
Read MoreI was an interpreter for Carlos for a documentary of his life. He welcomed me to his studio, very friendly and inteligent individual. He autographed a card with a beautiful words and I will always cherish that. May you find the rest and peace you deserve. My condolences to Carlos's family.
Carol Palacio
October 31, 2008 | Tampa, FL
It saddens me hear about the loss of your dear loved one. God's promise is that soon death will be brought to nothing (Isaiah 65:8,9).
Brandy Graham
October 14, 2008 | Spring Hill, FL
god bless you && kno the only place to go is heaven hell is here on earth
jessica smith
September 19, 2008 | New Port Richey, FL
Un profundo dolor para su familia y amistades,se ha perdido un gran maestro
Aldo Suarez pintor
April 18, 2008 | Tampa, FL
It's the final steps of a journey that create an arrival.
-- Sam Parker
Carlos Manuel Soto you have arrived. Rest now Amigo.
Maria Rodriguez y Familia
April 12, 2008 | Ruskin, FL
ACABO DE SABER DE LA TRISTE PARTIDA DE CARLOS Y ESTOY MUY TRISTE!!CREO QUE ES UNA PENA GRANDE PARA SU FAMILIA, LA SOCIEDAD Y SUS AMISTADES..GRACIAS A DIOS NOS DEJA UN EJEMPLO EXELENTE DE TALENTO CON SUS OBRAS INIGUALABLES DE ARTE..MI CORAZON ESTA TRISTE Y ORO QUE DIOS CONSUELE A SU FAMILIA...PARA MI FUE UN VERDADERO PLACER SER INTERPRETE PARA EL CUANDO TUVO LA EXHIBICION EN ST. PETERSBURG, FL....QUE DESCANSE EN PAZ...
LIZ RIOS
April 04, 2008 | CLEARWATER, FL
It has been a sincere pleasure to get to know Carlos and his life story, over the past four years, as my film team has worked on a documentary on asylum, featuring Carlos. His sunny demeanor, infectious laugh and sheer talent stole the hearts of my film team. The world has lost an irreplaceable artist who clearly revealed the depth of struggle involved in the cultural and other transitions that occur with relocation to the US and the asylum process. We have also lost a huge soul, and we are...
Paula Gardner
November 26, 2007 | Toronto, ON
I hope your family will find comfort in knowing that you have left behind a beautiful legacy in your art work.
Janet Blair
November 26, 2007 | St. Petersburg, FL
ESPERANDO EN DIOS QUE DONDE QUIERA QUE CARLOS SE ENCUENTRE DESCANSE EN PAZ Y MI MAS SENTIDO PESAME PARA CADA UNO DE SUS FAMILIARES.
JULIA FLORES (COMPAÑERA DE HCC CLASS.)
November 09, 2007 | BRANDON, FL
