“The Garden and Gallery of Endearment” is the name Hector Gallo Portieles gave to his outdoor art exhibition of installations and sculptures, and a gallery located within the walls of his apartment in the Alamar community, on the eastern edge of Havana. In these displays, he transforms into works of art —sculpture, poetry and philosophy— a collection of thrown away objects.
Read MoreFormer President Fidel Castro presented the book “Por todos los caminos de la Sierra: La Victoria estratégica” (All roads lead to the Sierra: The Strategic victory) which compiles the story of the offensive of the army of Fulgencio Batista against the guerrilla forces he led in the summer of 1958. The events covered were the prelude to the counter offensive that would take Castro to power in January 1959.
Read MoreAs a farewell to the 2009-2010 academic year, the University Student Federation (FEU) organized a concert on the steps of the University of Havana. Pop singer David Blanco and his band were the main act. (24 photos)
Read MoreJust like Cuba, the young woman confronts prejudices, the political labels that were coined back then, gossip and the ill-intentions of neighbors. Despite this —sitting on top of the tractor that she drives— Lisanka feels free, independent, empowered, able to decide her own life.
Read MoreJust in from Cuba Absolutely is their cultural calendar for the month of July in Havana as well as a special on the annual carnival in Santiago de Cuba which takes place at the end of the month.
Read MoreOn this occasion a group from Santiago from Cuba —Vudu Haitiano, musicians who maintain the traditions of their ancestors— was enjoyed along with the modeling of clothes and swimsuits along a small runway. Though everything was quite modest, it was appreciated by the Old Havana public. (21 photos)
Read MoreOliver Stone has been known for making movies about controversial personalities ranging from Nixon and “W” to Fidel and Jim Morrison (singer for The Doors) in such a way that he asks the viewer to “like” or at least show compassion for the protagonist. South of the Border is no different although less focused on one individual.
Read MoreEver since I was little, the word “frivolity” attracted my attention. To me it seemed beautiful, mesmerizing, at least until I found out its meaning.
Read MoreLázara wakes up every morning in New York, has a cup of coffee and, with the same passion with which she takes a stand for or against every cause, she turns on the radio, hoping to hear the news that she has been waiting for most of her life: the demise of former Cuban president Fidel Castro.
Read MoreFonseca recognizes that the world is in a mess and full of problems; therefore, when people come to his concerts, he wants them to “come out as if they had been taken on a trip to a place of peace.”
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