Current Events – Anotaciones sobre el coleccionismo
Private collecting in Cuba is not an isolated practice; despite certain reservations surrounding it, it plays a vital role in the circulation of art. In recent years, collecting has gained increasing visibility, earning a prominent place in conferences, exhibitions, and debates that acknowledge its importance within the artistic ecosystem.
Notes on Collecting emerges as one of these initiatives, reaffirming and highlighting the relevance of collectors. Its aim is to inspire new audiences interested in Cuban art while fostering both recognition and investment in the Island’s cultural production. In a context where market dynamics remain complex and often underdeveloped, such efforts build greater confidence in the symbolic and cultural value of national artistic creation.
The exhibition brings together the collections of Luciano Méndez, Ignacio Broche, Roberto Fernández Martínez, and ArteMorfosis itself—a platform that has previously taken an active role as a collector. The result is a diverse presentation of mediums, artistic languages, and intergenerational dialogues. This plurality reflects that collecting is, at its core, an investment in the future; like art itself, it is unpredictable yet essential, transcending rational logic.
Ultimately, collecting represents a field that not only enhances the projection and growth of artists but also safeguards the permanence of their works within the historical memory of art. To collect, therefore, is to engage in an act of care, preservation, and critical support for artistic development. More than an individual gesture, it is a cultural responsibility that integrates into a wider network of shared meanings and values.
