Culture

‘Las Romerias de Mayo’ in Holguin

Held annually in the eastern Cuban province of Holguin is the “Romerias de Mayo (“the May Pilgrimages”), festivities organized since 1994 by the Asociacion Hermanos Saiz (AHS) and where tradition and modernity intertwine. (25 photos)

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Austria’s Hermann Nitsch at Havana Bienal

Austrian Hermann Nitsch will present his work “135 Aktion” on May 14 in the Cuban capital during the 11th Bienal de La Habana arts festival, according to an announcement made yesterday at a press conference hosted by the artist at the Superior Institute of Art.

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Getting Closer to Heaven

Our guest is Marvin Rodriguez Torres, a young, self-taught Cuban photographer and adventurer who has just had the wonderful experience of climbing to the highest point of the island. His photos and views accompany this interview.

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International Contemporary Art in Havana

More than 80 works by 70 contemporary artists from the Americas, Europe and Asia make up the exhibition “Una mirada multiple” (A Multiple Look), which will be on display for the Havana public from May 12 to August 20 at the National Fine Arts Museum.

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Niurka Gonzalez, A Cuban Flute Virtuoso

Niurka Gonzalez is one of the greatest concert performers of merit today on the island. As she commented, “We’ve been able to play almost all of the most important works in the repertoire for flute and piano.”

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