Alexandra Álvarez Carvajal

Geboren in Havanna in 1999, Alexandra Álvarez Carvajal ist ein angesehener kubanischer bildender Künstler. Sie ist Mitglied der Association Brothers Saiz und Teil der NFT -Künstlerliste in der kubanischen Kunstfabrik. Sie hat einen Abschluss in bildenden Künsten von der Universität der Künstler Kuba (IST EIN), where she graduated with theTítulo de Oro, und zuvor an der San Alejandro National Academy of Fine Arts studiert. Ihre künstlerische Karriere spiegelt ein starkes Engagement für Forschung und Experimente in verschiedenen Formaten und Medien wider.

In ihrer beruflichen Praxis, Álvarez Carvajal serves as a museology specialist at the National Museum of Fine Arts of Cuba. She has also taught Visual Arts at the International School of Havana. Zusätzlich, she foundedBENAIF, a project dedicated to art education for children and the elderly, collaborating with institutions such as Fábrica de Arte Cubano and the National Museum of Fine Arts. Her pedagogical approach and cultural management have significantly contributed to expanding art within communities and educational spaces.

She has held solo exhibitions, einschließlichSIDE at the Center for the Development of Visual Arts andGLITCH at the José Antonio Díaz Peláez Gallery of San Alejandro. Her work has been featured in numerous group exhibitions, including the 15th Havana Biennial and the 9th Salon of Contemporary Cuban Art. Her pieces have been curated by renowned specialists and showcased in key Cuban art spaces such as the Ludwig Foundation, Galerie Servando, and Fábrica de Arte Cubano.

International, Álvarez Carvajal’s work has been featured in major events and publications. She was selected as a photographer for the production ofThis is 18, a book published byThe New York Times, and has contributed images to magazines such asLettres de Cuba. She has also participated in symposia and portfolio reviews, einschließlichFotofest Houston UndTime Labs Cuba Photography Missions, further establishing her presence in global art circuits.

Her training includes specialized workshops in photography, Chinese traditional painting, metal casting, and lighting, led by renowned experts at institutions such as ISA, Kuba-Fotobibliothek, and the Confucius Institute. Her passion for artistic experimentation is evident in the diversity of her projects and her innovative use of both analog and digital media.

Alexandra Álvarez Carvajal’s artistic journey reflects continuous evolution, grounded in rigorous academic training and a significant presence in both Cuban and international cultural spheres. Her work, characterized by visual research and the exploration of new narratives, positions her as one of the leading emerging figures in contemporary Cuban art.