Events

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 …

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 …