Virtual Reality Exhibitions

Morfosis is not merely a poster exhibition; it is a celebration of Cuban graphic design and its ability to articulate visual discourses with conceptual depth and striking aesthetics. Showcasing the finalist works of the Prisma 9 competition, the exhibition marks the tenth anniversary of ArteMorfosis, a platform committed to establishing a dynamic space for contemporary Cuban art. Transformation and evolution—the central themes of the competition—become metaphors for an art that flows naturally, without losing its roots or its innovative spirit.

In his exhibition STANDBY Duvier del Dago (*1976 in Zulueta, Cuba) merges installations and drawings on a subject that has aroused great controversy internationally: the use of civilian drones and the norms for their use. ‘I want to examine the ethical and moral values affected by the uncontrolled use of that technology. The effect of technology on man and nature is one of the themes reflected in my exhibition. At a metaphorical level I have solved it with the physical confrontation between natural elements and artefacts or machines of war. I am interested in examining who controls whom, and with what methods. I will also address the topic of social networks.’

Landscape has been, and continues to be, one of the great genres of the visual arts. Since it acquired autonomy, it has become much more than a mere representation of the natural environment; it has also been a symbolic recreation of emotional and philosophical states. Today, landscape has multiplied its formal, stylistic, and conceptual implications, and it dialogues with a context increasingly shaped by the impact of new technologies. For the eighth edition of the Prisma competition, which will also serve as a parallel exhibition for the 15th Havana Biennial, ArteMorfosis focuses on landscape in contemporary Cuban art.

**Abstract:** Cuban abstraction in art has its roots in the early 20th century and gained prominence in the 1950s. This form of expression remains significant in contemporary art, with artists diversifying and keeping it vibrant. The exhibition “A Journey Into Absraction” at the ArteMorfosis Event Rooms features works by Julia Valdés, Enrique Báster, José Omar Torres, and José Ángel Vincench, presenting an eclectic mosaic of aesthetic and conceptual perspectives. The exhibition aims to showcase each artist’s unique creativity, using a common pictorial language to convey personal concerns and contextual reflections. Abstract art has the power to evoke emotions and broaden perceptions, offering a sensory experience that engages viewers and invites them to uncover hidden meanings.

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 through the use of diverse software programs. 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 manipulated photography.

CALL FOR ARTISTS The body is the temple. The body is the confluence of disparate senses. The realization of a symbolic realm. An aesthetic possibility… In this edition of our Prisma contest, we will approach the body as the axis of multiple poetics. We are interested in exploring the paths that Cuban artists have traveled from and to the body, starting from a purely anatomical dimension to a metaphorical vision. The human figure, which is one of the great themes of art, will be the motif for recreation. The technique, medium, and genre of the pieces will be free. Limits will only be set in terms of dimensions, with the aim of organizing an exhibition at our Havana headquarters with the finalist pieces. The competing works must be displayed or reproduced on the web pages, accounts, or social media profiles of their authors. Considering the growing importance of Internet platforms in the socialization, promotion, and marketing of artistic production, the jury will particularly value the creativity with which the pieces are presented on the chosen networks. The goal is to encourage the use of forms that contribute to a better positioning of the works in the digital realm; these can be videos associated with the creation processes, comments from the artists, images that allow contextualizing the pieces… or any creative resource that the author proposes. The exhibition Prisma 6 shows the winners of the Call For Artists of the same name

Painter, draftswoman, illustrator, engraver, ceramic artist, poet, and performance artist: Zaida del Río (*1954 in Guadalupe, Las Villas, Cuba) is one of the key figures in contemporary Cuban art. She studied at the Escuela Nacional de Arte and the Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana, as well as at the L’Ecole de Beaux Arts in Paris. Today, she lives and works in Havana. The exhibition title, EXPERIENCE WORLDS, reveals that the works on display thematically traverse different worlds, making them tangible and ultimately blending them together. The motifs are earthly and spiritual in nature, while del Río’s central theme is always an exploration of the feminine principle.

Flora Fong (*1949) is one of Cuba’s most renowned contemporary artists and one of the first women in the post-revolutionary Cuban art scene. Her works have been presented in numerous international exhibitions and have received numerous awards. ArteMorfosis will present the works of the Cuban artist at the gallery opening on April 16. Under the title El Arte, Elixir de la Vida – Art as the Elixir of Life, ArteMorfosis will exhibit paintings and sculptures with Fong’s typically Chinese-Caribbean perspectives and strong accents of form and color.