Photo Feature

Havana Carnival Floats Under Construction

Numerous floats under construction can be seen these days along Havana’s Port Avenue, getting ready for the Carnival that begins this coming Friday. Men and women work in the hot sun to rescue the age old tradition. (19 photos)

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I Love the Light of Cuba

This is a collection of photographs from HT reader Bruce Henderson from a recent trip to Cuba. We welcome other readers to send in their pictures for publication. (24 photos)

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A Sport-Filled Summer in Havana

It’s a scorching hot day in Havana. One need only go out for a stroll to work up a good sweat. The sun makes its hot presence felt in the Cuban capital, where, despite this, many people continue to practice sports. (31 photos)

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The Farmer’s Market on Zanja Ave., Havana

A day before the farmer’s market opened, I was talking with a friend and fellow Havana Times blogger about this fair, which is set up on weekends from time to time on Havana’s Zanja avenue, a place where a bit of everything – and particularly food – is sold. (29 photos)

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My Personal Arts Gallery

Today I bring you something different: the result of ten years of not-too-constant work. I am always experimenting with visual arts techniques and giving life to imaginary creatures. Here are my children. I pamper them, enjoy their company and share them with friends. (20 photos)

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A Trip to Baracoa, Cuba’s First City

The last part of my trip to Cuba’s east-laying provinces took me to the impressive city of Baracoa, Guantanamo. I had expected to run into a different, distinctively “eastern” community with marked Caribbean characteristic, plenty of chocolate and lush vegetation. (30 photos)

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The Havana Biennial in the Morro-Cabaña Fortress

In the Morro-Cabaña complex, the fort across the bay from the historic center of the capital, works of several artists are being shown as part of the XII Havana Biennial. I toured several of the exhibition halls and took some photos of interesting works. (24 photos)

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