Artist Mabel Poblet discusses her work on view in the exhibition “Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art.” Mabel Poblet’s work centers on self-referential experiences and reinterpretations of pop and kinetic art. Her art spans mediums including photography, video, performance and installations.
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In Praise of Africanist Interns of the Harn’s Curatorial Department
I have enjoyed and benefited from working with interns from the University of Florida and other institutions for over 17 years, and noted that they have become an increasingly vital part of the Harn. Adding their creative and innovative ideas as they perform a multitude of tasks that are essential to...
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Artist Conversation: Abel Barroso
Artist Abel Barroso discusses his work on view in the exhibition Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art. Part of the 1990s generation of Cuban artists, Barroso is known internationally for merging printmaking and sculpture in his humorous and biting commentaries. His concerns extend...
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Artist Conversation: José A. Figueroa
Artist José A. Figueroa discusses his work on view in the exhibition Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art. José Figueroa’s perceptive eye and masterful technique marry photo documentation with visual poetry and symbolism.