Author: Circles Robinson

The exhibition “Habana Mía” by visual artist Ileana Mulet will be on show at the Museo de Arte Colonial (San Ignacio No. 61, Habana Vieja) starting Tuesday, January 15 and running until the 30th. The exhibit will serve as the culmination of activities for the 40th anniversary of the Museo de Arte Colonial. The painter’s uses the theme of the city as her source of inspiration.

An exhibit of work by artists affiliated with the Cuban Association of Artisans (ACAA) will be on view until December 31, starting at 3 p.m., in the Casa de Asia (Mercaderes No. 111, Habana Vieja). Though one cannot speak of the existence strong roots of Japanese art here in Cuba, the art of modern Japan has been made available with great force through the Casa de Asia, which promotes a host of activities throughout the year.

This exhibition, made up of sculptures crafted from leather by the artisan and visual artist Romisleidys Ramos Perez, is on show until December 31 in the Casa de la Poesía (Muralla No. 63), starting on those days at 5 p.m. Leather has been reborn in this artist’s hands as her work gives us a chance to find out how life is revived starting from the seemingly dead.

The permanent exhibit by Arturo Montoto is now on show at the Galería El Reino de este Mundo at the Jose Marti National Library of Cuba (Ave. Independencia y 20 de mayo, Cerro). Montoto, recognized among the group of post-medieval artists, unites in his paintings the tropical character of fruits with unrecognizable architectural features.

The first personal exhibition by Alberto Pujol, in the Galería Guayasamín (Obra Pía No. 112, Habana Vieja) is being held from December 4-31. An actor and composer, Albertico Pujol is now, as it is known in Cuba, delving into the visual arts as a possible new path of pursuit.

On Wednesday, December 30, Michell Herrera will be presented at the Zorra y el Cuervo (Calle 23 No. 155, Vedado) from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 in the morning.

Young saxophonist has received the special prize in several editions of the JoJazz competition/festival. He works with noted musicians such as Chicoy, Orlando (Cubajazz), Jorge Reyes and Bobby Carcases. His group is made up of players of the sax, piano, bass, drums and trumpet.

On Thursday, December 31, Rembert Duarte y su Banda Nautilus will be presented at La Zorra y el Cuervo (Calle 23 No. 155, Vedado) from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 in the morning. This young pianist and trumpet player has received important recognitions, such as the SGAE Composition Prize in the 2004 and the competition of young talent at the JoJazz festivals in 2006 and 2007.

On Monday, December 28, Fenix will be presented at La Zorra y el Cuervo (Calle 23 No. 155, Vedado) from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 in the morning. The band is composed of young musicians with academic training who play the piano, bass, sax and drums, as well as a singer. Generally demonstrating excellent interpretive quality, they have achieved exquisite work with the jazz classics.

On Sunday December 27, Bellita y su Jazztumbata will be presented at La Zorra y el Cuervo (Calle 23 No. 155, Vedado) from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Bellita is one of the women who have successfully explored Cuban jazz. She is a pianist, composer and manager of her band, which is made up drums, tenor sax, flute and Miguel Miranda, who masterfully plays the bass, congas and other Cuban percussion instruments.

On Saturday, December 26, at 4:00 p.m., performances will take place at the Oratorio San Felipe de Neri (Aguiar y Obra Pía, Habana Vieja). This space gathers the younger generations in lyrical song under the artistic direction of maestro Maria Eugenia Barrios.