CUBA ON PAPER

Limited Editions by Contemporary Cuban Master Artists

Roberto Fabelo, Nelson Dominguez, Luis Miguel Valdés, Ever Fonseca, Arturo Montoto, Agustin Bejarano, Eduardo Roca Salazar (Choco), Ernesto García Peña, Carlos García de la Nuéz, Angel Ricardo Rios

Original Drawings by Cuban Artists

Augusto Bordelois, Armando Tejuca, Roberto Wong, Zaida Del Rio

and sculptures by Angelica Pozo

Presented by

Augusto Fine Art Gallery and Latin Art Space

Roberto Fabelo, "12 Retratos Locos", Aquaforte (etching)

February 17th - April 20th 2012

Hours: Friday and Saturday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM and by appointment

Public Reception: February 17th, 2012

5:00 pm- 9:00pm

Cuba on Paper introduces Cleveland to the collaborative spirit of Cuban printmaking by Cuba's premiere master artists. The art of printmaking in Cuba has a long and venerable tradition dating back to the 17th century, when tobacco growers imported lithographic stones to produce cigar labels. Its character has always had a unique flavor with its touch of magic
realism and symbolism.

For the past two decades, Cuban art has been an important force in the arena of international contemporary art. The La Habana Biennials are renowned for consistently showcasing fresh, exciting, and provocative art from Cuba as well as other developing nations.

An important milestone in Cuban art was the seminal 1981, La Habana show known as Volumen 1, which artists and art critics have cited as the first public exhibition that sought to move beyond the cliché of socialist realist painting and political propaganda. Likewise, the first La Habana Biennial in 1984 was instrumental in attracting foreign curators and critics to Cuba. Within this environment, artists captured international attention with their cleverly ambiguous treatment of such themes as identity and migration, and their innovative use of materials.

The pieces showcased in this exhibition are by premiere artists who have earned international acclaim and have regular exhibitions in leading museums and galleries around the globe.

Artists' Bios and Show Artwork

All artwork and artists are courtesy of Latin Art Space, Boston, MA