Gallery sights in Caribbean Islands
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National Gallery of Jamaica
The superlative collection of Jamaican art housed by the National Gallery is quite simply the finest on the island and should on no account be missed. In addition to offering an intrinsically Jamaican take on international artistic trends, the collection attests to the vitality of the country’s artistic heritage as well as its present. The core of the permanent collection is presented on the 1st floor in 10 galleries representing the Jamaican School, organized chronologically spanning the years 1922 to the present. The first rooms are mainly devoted to the sculptures of Edna Manley and the spectacularly vibrant ‘intuitive’ paintings, notably the dark landscapes of John Du…
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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico
Recent recipient of the makeover brush, the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico sits just down the road from the Museo de Arte in a similarly eye-catching classical Georgian building – the former Rafael M Labra school – dating from 1918. The museum displays art from the mid-20th century onwards and showcases artists from Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Latin America.
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Centro Cultural Pablo de la Torriente Brau
The Centro Cultural Pablo de la Torriente Brau is a leading cultural institution that was formed under the auspices of the Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac; Union of Cuban Writers and Artists) in 1996. The center hosts expositions, poetry readings and live acoustic music. Its Salón de Arte Digital is renowned for its groundbreaking digital art.
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Casa de Carmen Montilla
An important art gallery named after a celebrated Venezuelan painter who maintained a studio here until her death in 2004. Spread across three floors, the house exhibits the work of Montilla and other popular Cuban and Venezuelan artists. The rear courtyard features a huge ceramic mural by Alfredo Sosabravo.
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Galería de Arte
Admission is completely free at the 19th-century Palacio Ortiz, which today houses the Galería de Arte, on the southwestern side of Plaza Mayor. Worth a look for its quality local art, particularly the embroidery, pottery and jewelry; there’s also a pleasant courtyard.
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Palacio Ortíz
Admission is completely free at the 19th-century Palacio Ortíz, which today houses the Galería de Arte, on the southwestern side of Plaza Mayor. Worth a look for its quality local art, particularly the embroidery, pottery and jewelry, there's also a nice courtyard and spiffy bathroom.
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Centro de Bellas Artes
A symbol of Guyama’s rising status, this former courthouse was made into a fine arts center that lies just west of town. The collection focuses on emerging and established Puerto Rican artists, though the walls are occasionally hung with student works.
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Centro Raúl Martínez Galería de Arte Provincial
Duck under the signature Ciego porches along Calle Independencia to reach the Centro Raúl Martínez Galería de Arte Provincial, where works by Cuba’s king of pop art are on permanent display, along with many new works by local artists.
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Centro Provincial de Artes Plásticas Galería
On Plaza de la Independencia near Alameda and around the corner from the cigar factory is the Centro Provincial de Artes Plásticas Galería, Pinar’s best art gallery, which houses many local works.
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Galería de Arte
The Galería de Arte, next to the agropecuario (vegetable market; enter via Independencia Sur), houses numerous works by local painter Oscar Fernández Morera (1890–1946).
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National Gallery of the Cayman Islands
At the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands the Caymans' fledgling visual art scene is given room to breathe. While most of the exhibitions are imports, there's always some choice local art on display.
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Lloyd Hoffstead Gallery
In a yellow house about 100m east of the Texaco gas station in the center of town, the well-known artist Lloyd Hoffstead has a gallery, which displays his paintings and sculptures.
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Museo de Arte Colonial
The Museo de Arte Colonial has 19th-century furniture and decorations displayed in an imposing 17th-century building that once belonged to the sugar-rich Valle-Iznaga family.
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Galería Habana
This wonderful space in the heart of Vedado shows contemporary Cuban art in big, bright galleries. Come here to see what’s new and different.
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Fototeca de Cuba
Fototeca de Cuba is a photo gallery with intriguing exhibits by local and international artists.
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Museo del Plata
The Museo del Plata showcases local art, sculpture and paintings. Admission is free.
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Centro de Arte 23 & 12
The Centro de Arte 23 & 12 is worth a peek for its contemporary Cuban art.
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Galería de Arte Ameliapeláez
Nestled near the lake in Parque Lenin is the Galería de Arte Amelia Peláez.
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