Exhibitions

Exhibitions at the ArteMorfosis gallery.

Giselle Lucía Navarro – Infinity and the ethereal city

Giselle Lucía Navarro – Infinity and the ethereal city

  • dates July 26, 2024
  • venue Online exclusive
The poet is a collector of ephemeral eternities. Poetry is a soul inaugurating a form. The work of young Cuban artist Giselle Lucía Navarro (Havana, 1995) stands out for the freshness she brings to the artistic medium through the harmonious union of words and textile creation practices. A literary breath emerges from her creations; these are snapshots that give sensitive form to poetic images, ethereal and infinite, threaded through the use of fiber—a material resource par excellence in her creative work. Artistic and literary expression converge in her works to…Read more …
Damián Pozo – Exploring alternative imaginaries

Damián Pozo – Exploring alternative imaginaries

  • dates July 19, 2024
  • venue Online exclusive
Damián Pozo reflects on humanity and its system of thought to offer an artistic proposal that addresses some of the concerns of the contemporary individual. This reflection encompasses not only individuals as isolated beings with their own micro-narratives but also as subjects conditioned by the norms and canons of society. The visuality of this young artist's pieces draws on aesthetic resources from comics, Japanese culture, graffiti, urban art, and even African masks. Despite exploring alternate imaginaries—as the title of this exhibition suggests—ranging from ronin (masterless samurai) to superhero-like characters, this…Read more …
A Journey Into Abstraction – Cuban Contemporary Art

A Journey Into Abstraction – Cuban Contemporary Art

  • opening Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 19:00 to 21:00
  • dates May 17, 2024 - September 2, 2024
Abstraction in Cuban art has been influential since the early 20th century, with significant growth in the 1950s. Despite the passage of time, this form of expression remains vibrant in contemporary abstract art, thanks to artists who have diversified and sustained it. The works of Julia Valdés, Enrique Báster, José Omar Torres, and José Ángel Vincench create an eclectic mosaic of abstraction in Cuban contemporary art in the ArteMorfosis Event Room, offering diverse aesthetic and conceptual perspectives. The exhibition "A Journey Into Abstraction" seeks to highlight each artist's unique creativity.…Read more …
PRISMA 7 – LUMEN

PRISMA 7 – LUMEN

  • opening Opening: Friday, March 29, 2024 - 19:00 - 21:00
  • dates March 30, 2024 - April 20, 2024
Jury Selection The seventh edition of the PRISMA contest presents a comprehensive and inclusive call to Cuban photographers, inviting entries that spanned a wide range of stylistic and conceptual possibilities of manipulating photographs. This initiative by ArteMorfosis aimed to fuse technology with artistic practices, advocating for the use of digital tools not as the goal but as a means to foster the creative process. The contest emphasized the artistic transformation of photography, encouraging artists to digitally manipulate original photographs, thereby broadening the aesthetic possibilities of photography. Read more... Digital Manipulation…Read more …
Edel Fonseca

Edel Fonseca

  • opening Friday, February 9th, 2024 - 7 to 9 p.m.
  • dates February 10, 2024 - March 8, 2024
THE TRULY ESSENTIAL Cuban contemporary artist Edel Fonseca, born in Camagüey in 2004, invites us to contemplate a fundamental inquiry: What do we truly need for a fulfilling life? This enduring question, which has captivated humanity as it grapples with its own excesses, is at the heart of Fonseca's artistic exploration. VR-Exhibition For Computers | For Phones/Pads Read more... Exploring the Essentials of Life The exhibition delves deep into our constant dissatisfaction with possessions and the societal norms that dictate our desires and needs. Through 'The Truly Essential', Fonseca encourages…Read more …
Zaida del Río Awarded Premio Nacional de Artes Plásticas 2023

Zaida del Río Awarded Premio Nacional de Artes Plásticas 2023

  • opening January 12, 2024
  • dates January 12, 2024
It came as no surprise, and indeed should surprise no one, that this Friday, painter, illustrator, and printmaker Zaida del Río was honored with the National Prize for Plastic Arts. This decision has been met with applause from legions of admirers of her immensely rich body of work, marked by a strong lyrical calling. Her art is captivating in its baroque complexity and thematic breadth, standing out distinctly in the grand panorama of Cuban art. Zaida is among the most prolific and popular Cuban artists. Her influence extends beyond the…Read more …