In Cuba, artist Yoan Capote says, “the sea is a symbol for hope, but it’s also a symbol for a trap, for tragedy.” Applying thousands of nails to plywood to create a series of seascapes, Capote’s hands were bloodied, yet there is a benthic quality to the works that conveys both beauty and treachery to … Read more
With the support of a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), a team from one of the country’s leading art conservation programs visited Cuba last month as part of a historic educational trip. NEH Chairman William D. Adams announced the $30,000 grant to the Winterthur-University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation (WUDPAC) … Read more
The Taller Experimental de Grafica (TEG) was headed for the trash heap when the famous Latin American poet, Pablo Neruda, convinced Ernesto Che Guevara to save it for its artistic potential. The TEG is a graphic arts studio for used for printmaking. The Galería del Grabado, located in the building, sells art created by the … Read more
Depending on the health of your wallet, you may face an important question about how to spend excess cash: do you want an experience that will translate into amazing memories or do you want a piece of art from an art gallery or dealer at home. Richard E. Jaffe, retail analyst at the investment firm … Read more
By Dana Niland Cuba Journal Contributor It’s Cuba, for art lovers. Latin American and Caribbean Studies Travel is offering five-day Cuba programs that provide travelers with an authentic Cuban experience through educational and cultural exchanges. LAACS Travel trips are focused on Havana’s thriving art scene, and feature private tours of the museums and cultural institutions … Read more
One of the most important artists from Cuba is coming to Miami. Painter Julio Larraz will be showing his work at Ascaso Gallery and La Cometa during Art Miami, which takes place Dec. 1-6. “Larraz’s paintings are dominated by imposing landscapes, powerful seas, enigmatic space scenes, and elegant individuals wearing resplendent attire that call into question … Read more
