#art
En El Ojo del Ciclón [ES/EN]
En el Ojo del Ciclón Los ciclones son caos, tormenta, fuerza y destrucción. Sin embargo, dentro de ese caos existe un pequeño espacio de calma absoluta, de tranquilidad y silencio donde se puede ver el cielo e incluso sentir el sol. Es el orden dentro de un muro de aparente desorden. Precisamente ese es el nombre de uno de los proyectos de arte c
An open air Gallery [EN/ES]
English Version In Cuba, art has always been something that has characterized Cubans. In our people, great personalities have been formed in all areas of the arts, so Cubans are very closely tied to everything that means creation and beauty. In Old Havana, a sample of this expression can be found almost without searching, since its streets are in
Museum in a Cuban Colonial House [EN/ES]
English Version One of the oldest houses in Havana is preserved in Obispo Street, in Old Havana. This building, now a museum, houses original murals and mosaics that have survived the passage of time. The tour of some of its rooms also allows us to imagine the daily life of a wealthy Havana family during the centuries of Spanish colonial rule in
'Gallery Forma' culture in colonial Havana [EN/ES]
English Version Obispo Street in Old Havana is much more than a commercial artery, it is a journey through the history of the city. Like many other avenues that cross the historic centre it has witnessed the passage of time, deterioration and fortunately restoration. It was at the end of the last century when a process of recovery began that resto
A Visit to the Gallery of the Obra Pía House [EN/ES]
English Version In Old Havana, right on the corner of Mercaderes and Obra Pía streets, stands one of the most distinguished buildings of colonial Cuba, the Obra Pía House. Currently restored and converted into a museum by the Office of the Historian of the City, it was once the headquarters of one of the most outstanding charities in Havana. The
A visit to the 'Garabato' project [EN/ES]
I recently had the opportunity to visit the Museum of Fine Arts in Cuba, the venues where Universal Art is exhibited, and the Cuban Art Museum, where the best works of the most renowned national artists are shown. Places like this are thought and designed to contemplate the best of the arts, in a spacious, elegant and serene environment, with art
Desde el Taller de un Artista [ES/EN]
Siempre he admirado a los artistas y su increíble capacidad de crear obras hermosas a partir de su imaginación y su visión única del mundo. Me fascina cómo pueden transformar lo sencillo en piezas llenas de significado y belleza. Por eso me encanta especialmente el arte plástico, y últimamente he tenido la satisfacción de visitar varios estudios
Grand Theatre of Havana (Part I) [EN/ES]
English Version Ballet and architecture are two artistic expressions which, although linked by art, seem somewhat distant from each other. Architecture with its firm structures embodies strength and density, while ballet is the opposite, being ethereal and delicate. However, as I mentioned at the beginning, both have art as a link, which connects
In tribute to the Courage [EN/ES]
English Version Monuments give continuity to noble acts because they act as palpable symbols of values such as courage, solidarity and justice. Through their presence they convey lessons of humanity and humility. They are structures that not only honour past deeds, but also motivate us to follow the virtues they represent. In the Necrópolis de Co
Art and beaty beyond life [EN/ES]
English Version The concept of art is present in all aspects of life, becoming a form of social organisation and a means of identity. Art transcends borders, languages and is the universal expression for transmitting emotions. It is also a way of transcending and perpetuating memory, going beyond existence and becoming a vehicle for transmitting
A walk through art in Old Havana [EN/ES]
English Version Old Havana is a very popular tourist destination in Cuba, thanks to its beauty, antiquity and its rich culture and history, foreign visitors, above all, are often looking for a souvenir of their visit to the city. Fortunately in Havana there are many places where you can find souvenirs, handicrafts and art pieces made by Cuban ar
National Museum of Fine Arts, Cuban Art [EN/ES]
English Version Art in Cuba has always had a deep connection with national identity. Cubans love art in all its manifestations, and there have been (and are) many Cuban artists with great talent and recognition both inside and outside the country. That is why I felt very comfortable and excited on my first visit to the National Museum of Cuban Art,