Javier Moldes Galán
Javier Moldes Galán (Havana, 1979) has a degree in Plastic Arts with a specialization in Painting. He studied at the Instituto Superior de Arte (2005) and the San Alejandro Academy (1999). Since 2014, he has worked as a teacher at the Higher Institute of Design (ISDI), where he has developed a sustained pedagogical work, in addition to previous experiences in cultural houses and elementary schools.
Her work has been exhibited in several solo exhibitions, including What can I tell you! (2023), Opening Files (2015) and Machinations (2005). In addition, he has participated in more than twenty group exhibitions in Cuba and abroad, such as The Nala Project, ECO Art, the City without limits and collateral events to the Havana Biennials. His work has traveled through physical spaces and virtual platforms, incorporating collaborative and international experiences.
With a contemporary and versatile approach, Javier Moldes Galán's work explores themes linked to the city, memory and cultural processes. His work combines artistic creation with teaching, and reveals a sustained commitment to art as a form of thought, communication and social participation.
Curriculum
Education
• 2005: Instituto Superior de Arte, Havana, Cuba
• 1999: San Alejandro Academy of Fine Arts, Havana, Cuba
• 1993-1994: Evening Painting Course, Elementary School of Painting 23 and C, Havana, Cuba
Professional Experience
• 2014 - Present: Instituto Superior de Diseño (ISDI), Havana, Cuba
• 2005-2006: Casa de Cultura, Santa Fe Playa, Havana, Cuba
Teaching Experience
• 2014 - Present: Instructor at Instituto Superior de Diseño (ISDI), Havana, Cuba
• 2005/06: Plastic Arts Instructor
• 2004: Pre-professional Practice at Ignacio Pérez Primary School, Havana, Cuba
Solo Exhibitions
• 2023: "What Can I Tell You!" Domingo Ravenet Gallery, Havana, Cuba
• 2015: "Opening Archives," ISDI, Havana, Cuba
• 2005: "Machinations," ISA, Havana, Cuba
• 1999: "Six Reasons for a Palette," San Alejandro Academy, Havana, Cuba
Group Exhibitions
• 2024: Dantebus National Painting Competition "Dantebus Bazart" - VI Edition / Online June 18, 2024
• 2024: The Nala Project - Collaborative project with German visual artist Andre Pilz and sixteen Cuban artists, Domingo Ravenet Gallery, Havana, Cuba
• 2024: "Handmade," Domingo Ravenet Gallery, Havana, Cuba
• 2024: E Art - Virtual Exhibition at Sala Seurat Facebook, ÉS Gallery (Colombia)
• 2024: ECO Art - Latin American Plastic Artists Online Event organized by ÉS Gallery (Colombia) and TPGo Magazine (Argentina)
• 2023: "We Are What We Are!" Club of Friends of the Poster (CACa) Exhibition, René Portocarrero Screen Printing Workshop, Havana, Cuba
• 2023: "City Without Limits" Salon, 12th Edition for the 504th Anniversary of Havana City Foundation, Municipal Gallery of Centro Habana, La Moderna
• 2023: "For the Love of Art," Domingo Ravenet Gallery, Havana, Cuba
• 2023: "Signals," Gallery 23 and 12, Havana, Cuba
• 2023: "No More," featuring 10 Cuban painters and 10 Panamanian painters at Manuel E. Amador Gallery, University of Panama
• 2023: Concha Ferrant Salon at Concha Ferrant Gallery, Guanabacoa, Havana, Cuba
• 2022: XXIV City Salon at Provincial Center for Plastic Arts and Design, Havana, Cuba
• 2022: "Close Up," Domingo Ravenet Gallery, Havana, Cuba
• 2022: "9 Views," Experimental Center for Visual Arts José A. Díaz Peláez
• 2019: "Havana Salon," Casa Estudiantil de la FEU, UH, Havana, Cuba
• 2019: "From Word to Action," ISDI Gallery, Havana, Cuba
• 2016: VI City Without Limits Salon at La Moderna Gallery, Havana, Cuba
• 2009: "Urban Chronicles," Casa de Cultura Santa Fe, Havana, Cuba
• 2006: "Two Lagoons," Casa de Cultura Santa Fe, Havana, Cuba
• 2003: "Raining on Wet Ground," collateral exhibition to the 8th Havana Biennial at ISA, Havana, Cuba
• 2003: "Gallery for a Day," ISA, Havana, Cuba
• 2001: "Arrive and Place," collateral exhibition to the 7th Havana Biennial at ISA, Havana, Cuba
• 1998: Meeting of Fine Arts Academies in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba
• 1997: Drawing Exhibition at Díaz Peláez Gallery, San Alejandro Academy, Havana, Cuba
• 1995: Cultural Day in Marianao at Casa de Cultura de Marianao, Havana, Cuba
Additional Activities
• 2013: Began collaboration with the digital magazine Esquife of the AHS (Havana Artists Association)
• 2006: Assisted in the Ninth Biennial of Havana
• 2006: Restoration of Mural Painting at Camilo Torres Primary School in Santa Fe Playa
