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Yonlay Cabrera: Analytical Structures and Speculative Inventions

May 9, 2025
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Yonlay Cabrera’s work stands out for establishing a fertile dialogue between art and other fields of knowledge—particularly mathematics—while maintaining a profound symbolic dimension. His series explore the expressive potential of geometric forms, which transcend the purely visual to become vehicles of thought: structures that invite reflection on the human condition and social dynamics from an alternative rational perspective. Formal rigor is not an end in itself, but a pathway toward an artistic language where every line and shape carries conceptual weight.Rather than offering direct or comfortable readings, Cabrera proposes complex—at…Read more …

Antonio Gómez Margolles – Non Sequitur

May 2, 2025
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Non Sequitur, a series by visual artist Antonio Gómez Margolles, presents a rigorous inquiry into the power of symbols and their ability to integrate multiple layers of meaning through a continuous interplay between thought and language. Rather than narrating or explaining, Margolles proposes a visual and conceptual synthesis that invites viewers to complete meanings from minimal signs and restrained compositional structures. With remarkable economy of pictorial resources, the artist places minimalist glyphs and images in a space that becomes a field of symbolic resonance. The restrained color palette—dominated by tones evoking…Read more …

Save the Date – Prisma 9. Morfosis

Viernes 16 de mayo de 2025
May 16, 2025

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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ÚNANSE A NOSOTROS! El próximo 16 de mayo tendrá lugar la clausura de la muestra Morfosis, correspondiente a la novena edición del certamen Prisma, una propuesta que reunió las miradas de diseñadores gráficos en torno al tema del cambio, como homenaje a los 10 años de nuestra plataforma ArteMorfosis, dedicada a la promoción y comercialización del arte cubano. La exposición, compuesta por carteles y catálogos, permite un acercamiento a la historia y las esencias del trabajo desarrollado por esta plataforma, reafirmando la capacidad del diseño para dialogar con los procesos…Read more …

Claudio Sotolongo. The Transcultural Gaze: Objects, Stencils, and Prints

April 25, 2025
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Claudio Sotolongo’s work traces an artistic journey from the iconoclastic forms of contemporary graphic art to more seemingly conventional expressions, equally dense in aesthetic and conceptual discourse. Far from abandoning his provocative spirit, Sotolongo refines his visual codes and sharpens his critical gaze. His visual language, though more restrained, remains incisive. The evolution of his style reveals a maturity that embraces tradition without succumbing to it, expanding the boundaries of what is accepted in design and visual arts.One of the defining features of his work lies in the paradox between…Read more …

Javier Moldes Galán – Feedback

April 18, 2025
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Javier Moldes Galán’s work is defined by a documentary approach to his surroundings, offering a sharp gaze that unravels both social conflicts and the intimate tensions running through contemporary life.His pieces function as visual chronicles, where everyday scenes take on symbolic and critical weight. Rather than simply depicting moments, the artist questions them, revealing layers of meaning that are not always immediately apparent.With precise, realistic drawing and a restrained use of color reminiscent of certain comic styles, Moldes Galán builds a visual testimony of the city and its inhabitants.His work…Read more …

Kevin Oramas – Echo of an Imaginary

April 4, 2025
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Kevin Oramas’ work steers away from any attempt at mere aesthetic indulgence or a simplified, comforting view of the world. His art is a genuine visual exorcism, where negative emotions are laid bare—unfiltered and raw—as if the image itself were a means to purge the inner demons haunting the human mind. There is rarely solace or respite in his pieces—only the stark intensity of anguish, confusion, and fear, which become the core of his visual discourse. Drawing from prior photographs, Oramas constructs unsettling compositions that blur the line between reality…Read more …

Natasha Forcade – The Infinite Spiral

March 28, 2025
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The work of Natasha Forcade belongs to a realm of visual creation where the image does not merely document but provokes. Rooted in photography and audiovisual media, her work transcends pure testimony to craft a lyrical and incisive document on various facets of contemporary society. Her gaze carries a sense of self-awareness that turns the personal into a mirror of the collective, weaving a narrative that flows between self-reference and social commentary.One of the most distinctive aspects of her work is her commitment to women's emancipatory demands—without falling into the…Read more …

PRISMA 9 – Morfosis

11 de abril de 2024
April 12, 2025 - May 6, 2025

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Havana Event Rooms

Morfosis is not merely a poster exhibition; it is a celebration of Cuban graphic design and its ability to articulate visual discourses with conceptual depth and striking aesthetics. Showcasing the finalist works of the Prisma 9 competition, the exhibition marks the tenth anniversary of ArteMorfosis, a platform committed to establishing a dynamic space for contemporary Cuban art. Transformation and evolution—the central themes of the competition—become metaphors for an art that flows naturally, without losing its roots or its innovative spirit. The finalist designers—Dayron Giro, Dave Perurena, Edson Rabí, and Elizabeth Valenciaga—have succeeded in capturing a personal vision…Read more …

Alex Martínez – Sketches and Visions

March 21, 2025
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The work of Alex Martínez Fresneda unfolds at the crossroads of art, design, and illustration. With a background in architecture, he crafts a playful, vibrant, and accessible visual language where shapes and colors come together to create striking compositions that instantly engage the viewer. More than just functional, his pieces explore the expressive possibilities of graphic design and illustration, generating imagery that sparks curiosity and invites closer attention. Each work reflects a keen eye and artistic sensibility that transforms everyday elements into unique visual experiences. A signature aspect of his…Read more …

Jorge Adriano Sáenz Rodríguez – Chronicle

March 14, 2025
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Jorge Adriano Sáenz Rodríguez’s work is a bold appropriation of magical and religious iconography, used as a tool to craft an incisive discourse on the challenges faced by the individual in contemporary society.His artistic approach does not simply replicate traditional religious symbols, nor does it outright reject them. Instead, Sáenz amplifies their symbolic implications by incorporating self-referential elements. This strategy enables him to engage with a vast cultural heritage while offering an intimate and critical perspective.The artist acknowledges the powerful expressive force of certain symbols associated with religious practices. These…Read more …