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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 …

Marco Arturo weaves together expressionist and neo-expressionist influences within a visual narrative that repositions familiar references. His figuration bears a distinct hallmark, a stylistic vocation that seems to originate from a certain childlike naïveté, ultimately culminating in decidedly incisive discourses. In his work, color serves as an essential element. The raw and distorted forms that populate his paintings, particularly his portraits, evoke shades of human experience that are often arduous, linking everyday themes with profound reflections on existence. Family, daily life, and the itineraries of perfectly recognizable characters provide avenues…Read more …

Javier Barreiro's work stands out for its incisive vocation, which not only highlights the conflicts of contemporary society but interrogates them from a deeply critical and reflective perspective. Without descending into propaganda, his creations tackle urgent themes with unsettling clarity, exposing the contradictions of the human condition in dialogue with its context. Barreiro employs a perfectly recognizable figuration that, far from simplifying his discourse, enriches it with a poetic dimension that invites the viewer to a deeper and more nuanced interpretation. In his canvases, issues that could easily be approached…Read more …

Leomar González's scenes could easily belong to the set design of a surrealist film. The walls and staircases he portrays defy functional logic, visually conveying a sense of uncertainty and disorientation. His works, both paintings and drawings, titled Indoors—the name of the exhibition—reflect a personal impetus and invite viewers to embark on an introspective journey, exploring the mind as if navigating a labyrinth. The minimalism and muted tones create a connection between architectural interiors and the subconscious, drawing an analogy between the two.Read more …

Dorian D. Agüero (Las Tunas, 1989), graduated from the Academy of Plastic Arts of Las Tunas and later graduated with a Bachelor´s Degree in Scenic Design at the Faculty of Performing Arts at the University of the Arts (ISA) in Havana, has gone through the successfully recorded, as well as works of an installation nature, but the painting identifies him widely and in it he reveals his vision of society. The creation of this artist is not at all complacent or easy, quite the contrary, after a colorful visuality he…Read more …