We recently had the pleasure of visiting Adrián Fernández Milanés Studio @adrianfernandezstudio in New York City. 

 Due to the pandemic lockdowns, we were unable to attend the ‘Pending Memories’ 2020 exhibition at the Wifredo Lam Art Centre in Havana. But we this time we lucked out, and Adrián gave us a last minute private tour of his current studio in the Big Apple. We are thankful for his graciousness. 

 As always, his work left us breathless and generated so many questions: Is it about the past or about a near/distantfuture? It is history or science fiction? And so many disparate ideas come to mind: Utopia/Dystopia/Heterotopia, melancholy, memory, archives, hope, disbelief, Blade Runner/Planet of Apes, etc. 

 His new book “Adrián Fernández. Memorias pendientes” published by @editorialturner will be released soon. Do yourself a favour, and get yourself a copy! 

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Torn Canvas Project, the William Pérez’s first solo exhibition at the New York City-based gallery @thomasnicklesproject is now open to the public. @william_perez_f presents a multimedia conceptual piece consisting of red acrylic drawings on canvas, each displaying raw emotion, rebelliousnes against inertia, and a desire for radical change. The exhibition runs until August 7, 2020. Hours: Tues – Sat, 11am – 6pm Thurs, 11am – 7pm 📸 Courtesy of the gallery. #CubanArt #NewYorkCityGallery #ArtShow #CubanArtist #HabanaArte Characterized by diversity, curiosity and inventiveness, Pérez’s work embodies transformation. Recognizing and honoring his desire and duty to evolve and embrace change has led him to experiment with numerous media and techniques throughout his career including small installations in wood and metal, watercolor, stencil, cold drawing on canvas, large interactive installations, incised Plexiglas, fiber optics, resin and wire sculpture, and robotics. (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgB86rFu8xN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Rolo Fernández El Camino de la promesa es largo, 2021 "The Way of the Promise is Long" Graphite on Cardboard paper 25 x 23 cm (at Havana, Cuba) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXll-L8rYHO/?utm_medium=tumblr

Juan Carlos Alom @juancarlosalom  República de Cuba, 2011 Silver Print 15 x 16 in 

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Yunier Hernández Fruto Prohibido (Forbidden Fruit), 2018 American dollar banknote handcut on heavy paper.

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René Pedroso Herrera Fogata (Bonfire), 2021 Digital image 

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René Portocarrero Flora with Music, 1973 Watercolour on heavy paper 26 x 20 in

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Alejandro Cañer @alejo_cane from the series Mayo (May), 2021 Digital drawing 8 x 10 in

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Claudia Arregoitía’s spin on Wifredo Lam’s ’Seated Woman’ (1949). @carregoitia 

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Gustavo Acosta @GustavoAcostaArt Trompe L’oeil, 2009 Acrylic on canvas 69 x 69 in

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Tomás Sánchez @tomassanchezstudio Autorretrato del adorador de palmas (Self-Portrait of the Palm Tree Worshipper), 1992 Acrylic on linen 100,4 x 80 cm 

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Roger Toledo @rogertoledo_art 'Changing Light, View From My Terrace 2', 2014 Oil on canvas 120 x 270 cm

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Ana Mendieta Imagen de Yagul, from the series Silueta Works in Mexico 1973-1977, 1973 Chromogenic print 50.8 × 34 cm

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Ernesto Crespo Garcia @ernestocrespogarcia Mi abuelo y yo (My Grandfather and I), 2020 Oil on canvas 200cm x 200cm 

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Adonis Muiño Romero Yeehaaaaa!!!!!!, 202 Oil on canvas 50 x 35 cm 

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La exposición ‘Ánima’ de la joven fotógrafa Ailen Maleta San Juan @ailenmaleta sigue abierta al público en su estudio privado en La Habana, los días Martes y Jueves de 10am a 5pm hasta el día 31 de marzo de 2021. 

Ánima, the new solo exhibition by Cuban photographer Ailén Maleta and presented by Fototeca de Cuba is now open. The show, which opened virtually on March 8 due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, it’s currently being held at the artist’s private studio on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am to 5pm until March 31, 2021.

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Juan Carlos Rivero Cintra Don't Leave Me in the Dark 9-20, 2020 Oil on canvas 25 × 35 × 3 cm

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