by Simons Chase What Makes Cuban Art Exceptional There is an ethical asymmetry in the art that has emerged out of Cuba in the last several generations. The yin of that asymmetry is yoked to generations of Cubans’ writhing under communism’s lash, and the yang is the immense creativity unleashed by that monolithic paradigm’s fantastical … Read more
Carmen Herrera finally made her first sale at 89. And now, at 101, both Carmen and her native country, Cuba, seem to be getting the attention of the world. The Cuban artist’s work can be seen at the Tate in London, MoMA in New York, and she has an exhibition coming to the Whitney Whitney … Read more
The problem with Cuba’s vexing scarcity of basic supplies and materials – things that are common in most other countries – is the social impact for Cubans struggling with the challenges of daily life. Yet there has been an abiding sense that Cuba’s pervasive condition of scarcity may one day result in great abundance in … Read more
This article was originally published by Cuban Art News. With the start of Art Week just days away, we kick off our annual guide with a look at Cuban art in Miami-area museums and galleries. Next week: Cuban art at the fairs. Carlos Alfonzo at PAMM. In Miami, Alfonzo is best known for his large-scale … Read more
The Havana Biennial Art Exhibition takes place in Havana every two years. Its aims is to promote the developing world in contemporary art. The biennial is considered an important forum for underrepresented voices, and Latin American and Caribbean artists still have priority over artists from elsewhere. 12th Havana Biennial – Between the Idea and Experience … Read more
