CubaSights

Gallery sights in Cuba

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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.

    reviewed

  2. B

    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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  3. C

    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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  4. 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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  5. D

    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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  6. E

    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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. F

    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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  10. G

    Fototeca de Cuba

    Fototeca de Cuba is a photo gallery with intriguing exhibits by local and international artists.

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  12. H

    Centro de Arte 23 & 12

    The Centro de Arte 23 & 12 is worth a peek for its contemporary Cuban art.

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  13. I

    Galería de Arte Ameliapeláez

    Nestled near the lake in Parque Lenin is the Galería de Arte Amelia Peláez.

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