Michael Lawrence | Galeria Frozen Beauty Carlos Sobrino (Cuban, 1909 - 1980) Like the modern artists of WW2 era Germany, master Cuban artist Carlos Sobrino was almost erased into obscurity by the new Castro regime. Early on, Sobrino chose exile rather than live under the escalating oppressions of Fidel… Read More

CUBA Time, Art, and Movement is the name of this new and unique short course at the Museum of Fine Art in Boston. Explore Cuba’s music, literature, art, and religions revealing a rich dialogue with Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the US. This three week course is offered on the Tuesday… Read More

By Jenna Russell | Boston Globe The Cuban artist Luis Rodriguez Noa has shown his work all over the world. But he had not been to the United States until this month, and last week, on the eve of his first solo show in this country, the 40-year-old painter was nervous. “It is so important for my career,… Read More

Rob Sequin | Havana Journal Here is a partial list of schedule Cuban art and culture events for the Spring 2011 Si Cuba arts festival in New York City. The Si Cuba! Festival is organized by fourteen New York organizations is a true celebration of the diversity and richness of Cuban arts and culture.… Read More

Caribbean Art World Magazine “Les Fiancés,” a painting by the Cuban master Wifredo Lam sold for 3 million dollars at Art Basel Miami Beach, minutes after the show opening. This is a new price record for Wifredo Lam, surpassing the 2.15 million dollar record reached less than a month ago.… Read More

Rob Sequin | Havana Journal I am proud to announce that we have put together a rare gathering of Cuba experts who will offer their insight and expertise during a unique four-day conference from June 10 through June 13 in Provincetown Massachusetts. The Cuban art and culture conference will educate and… Read More

By Celeste Mackenzie | Canadian Press If you venture into Old Havana, you can’t miss the many art galleries among the elegant arches and columns of the restored colonial streets. And, if you’re lucky, you may just come upon some of Cuba’s top artists at work there, or at least minding… Read More

Prensa Latina The eighth edition of the Havana Auction doesn’t come down to solely a commercial proposal. This year it provides pleasant surprises and is conceived as a wide-ranging event referred to as Art in Cuba. For the first time are offered 25 lots of decorative Arts composed of different… Read More

Rob Sequin | Havana Journal Sculpture by Cuban ceramic artist Osmany Betancourt At the Fuller Craft Museum on Oak Street in Brockton Massachusetts, you can see a Cuban ceramic art exhibition called “Beyond the Embargo: Cuban and American Ceramics” until October 18. Curated by Catherine Merrill,… Read More

By: Stephanie Simon | NY1.com Some Cuban arts experts are welcoming the changing political climate and its evolving effect on the art market. NY1’s Stephanie SImon filed the following report. Alberto Magnan owns an art gallery in Chelsea, but he’s never far from his homeland of Cuba. In March,… Read More