Events

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 …

Adrián Socorro’s work is distinguished by the confluence of multiple references that interact within the pictorial space, creating an unmistakable poetics. In his series, it is possible to identify a network of styles and figurations that intersect, ranging from classical evocations to contemporary codes, without these divergences undermining the coherence of his visual discourse. This constant back-and-forth between plastic languages allows the artist to build a personal universe in which each piece serves as a territory for aesthetic and conceptual exploration. One of the most significant features of his work…Read more …

With a refined minimalism reminiscent of Asian art, Alexandra Álvarez Carvajal explores themes of survival and transformation in her digital series Pez sin Cola. Her work reimagines the resilience of animals capable of sacrificing parts of their bodies to escape captivity—like the severed tail of a lizard—only here, the creatures are fish. This series presents mutilated yet liberated beings, a tribute to the enduring spirit that prioritizes freedom over physical wholeness. The floating, turgid tails become evocative symbols of resilience and autonomy. However, Álvarez Carvajal's vision does not dwell on suffering. The graceful composition and subtle…Read more …

The work of Dariel Emmanuel Bertot Rojas unfolds in a universe where reality is merely a starting point. In his series, the artist employs estrangement to construct images that, while rooted in everyday life, transcend mere objective representation. Through imaginative play, he creates scenes that challenge the viewer’s perception, inviting them into a visual experience where the unusual and the symbolic intertwine. However, beyond the dreamlike and the fantastic, his work is deeply imbued with a critical reflection on contemporary society. Symbolism and metaphor are essential elements in his visual discourse, engaging…Read more …

In Deambulantes, Ricardo Fabián Fernández Díaz presents an evocative exploration of the human figure, employing an expressionist vision that transforms the body into a medium for reflecting on the complexity of existence. His characters, drawn with unsettling intensity, appear to inhabit a liminal space—caught between seeking meaning and the uncertainty of becoming. The artist does not idealize anatomy; instead, he stretches and distorts it, revealing both its fragility and its enduring resilience. Technically, the exhibition is remarkably solid. Fernández Díaz showcases a mastery of drawing, balancing meticulous detail with the raw…Read more …

Witness of DreamsThe nuances and effects created by mist over the landscape have often served as a source of inspiration for painting. In his exhibition Guest of the Mist, Cuban artist Alfredo Coello explores this ethereal quality with lyrical intent, imbuing his works with a suggestive, almost dreamlike atmosphere. His pieces, wrapped in veils of subtle tonal shifts, seem to emerge from a universe where the tangible dissolves into the intangible, where images are constructed through evanescence.However, Coello's purpose goes beyond mere dreamlike reverie. Nature itself, with its interplay of light…Read more …

Narrative and Metaphor of Collapse: Exploring the Art of Yanzel Medina Discover the evocative world of Cuban artist Yanzel Medina, where art transforms into a profound narrative of human fragility, resilience, and introspection. Medina’s work revolves around the figure of the cosmonaut, a powerful symbol embodying the dualities of progress and vulnerability. The Cosmonaut: A Symbol of Humanity on the Brink At the heart of Medina’s art lies the cosmonaut, a character clad in technological armor that mirrors the human struggle between survival and surrender. This figure serves as a poignant metaphor for…Read more …

Photographer Yainyt Alcázar’s work presents a deeply personal and intimate vision of femininity, shaped by the strength of her own experiences. Her images, meticulously crafted as staged compositions, transcend mere visual documentation to evoke narratives. Each element is imbued with a distinctive sensitivity, delving into the multifaceted layers of the feminine, exploring its complexity and richness. Her work stands out for its pronounced metaphorical intent, where symbolism becomes the backbone of each piece: a poetic expression in constant evolution. Alcázar’s photographs invite viewers to unravel meanings, uncover emotions, and discover…Read more …

In his series Effigy of Pain, Leonardo Eymil explores the complexity of a particular feminine condition, marked by violence, guilt, and social impositions. The pieces, with their strikingly realistic figuration, present a notion of beauty and unsettling sensuality, far removed from any frivolous idealization. The feminine forms, though stylized, are imbued with tensions that recreate the multiple oppressions persisting in everyday life. Violence and suffering are not depicted gratuitously but serve as tools to reveal the emotional abysses dwelling in the invisible—or in what one might prefer not to see. The…Read more …