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)
Read MoreThe 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)
Read MoreIn 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)
Read MoreHousing is an issue of concern for large numbers of people around the world, particularly in Latin America. For the 12th Havana Arts Biennale, Mexican artist Sandra Calvo delves into the controversial issue of the family space with a project titled “The Multiplicity of the Inner Landscape”.
Read MoreThis is the second part to my “emotional exploration of Cuba’s east.” The journey continues in the “always heroic” Santiago de Cuba, today “hospitable” (if you’re foreign, people will be charismatic and know “how to treat you” in the noisy and inclined streets of the city). (30 photos)
Read MoreThe Malecón sea wall is probably the most emblematic landmark of the Cuban capital, a place frequented by Havana residents and tourists alike. From now until June 22nd the scenic avenue has become one big art gallery adding to its draw as a meeting place for relaxation and reflection.
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This time of year, it is common to see different species of trees with blossoms on parks and avenues throughout the city. These trees not only afford us a bit of shade and oxygenate the air, they also notably embellish our surroundings with their flowers during particularly hot days. (16 photos)
Read MoreHavana’s 12th Arts Biennial has been more surprising than anyone could have imagined: so much disinformation and last-minute changes have to be a performance designed to interact with the public and remain in step with the nature of the gathering. (17 photos)
Read MoreCojimar is an old town within the Havana city limits, one I barely know. A few days ago, I biked up a steep incline known as “La Talanquera” and then coasted down the smooth slope of the beat-up main street towards the Malecon ocean drive. (43 photos)
Read MoreArt has taken over the Cuban capital for the next month with the opening on Friday of the 12th Havana Biennial. Expositions, street art, performances and much more can be seen at numerous locations through June 22. HT was at some of the inaugurations. (27 photos)
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