Eight Decades of Cuban Figuration and Neo-Figuration
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Trace the evolution of Cuban identity through art at the Latin Art Core Gallery's Eight Decades of Cuban Figuration and Neo-Figuration exhibit. Curated by Dennys Matos, this showcase features paintings and sculptures by 20 prominent Cuban artists, spanning from the 1940s to the present day. Explore how early vanguards like Wifredo Lam and Amelia Peláez depicted a postcolonial Cuba. Thematic elements like landscapes and flora reflect the blend of cultural influences. Witness the artistic response to the 1959 revolution and its impact on national identity through works by figures like Antonia Eiriz and Zilia Sánchez. The exhibit concludes by exploring the influence of mass media and social issues on later generations of artists. Don't miss this chance to delve into eight decades of Cuban artistic expression, on display until June 30.