Artist Alfredo Sosabravo discusses his work on view in the exhibition “Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art.” Sosabravo is largely self-taught with three major themes – nature, people, machines – interwoven into his work.
Artist Kadir López discusses his work on view in the exhibition “Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art.” Lopez rose to prominence in the 1990s and gained recognition for his use of non-traditional art media.
Artist Jesús Hdez-Güero discusses his work on view in the exhibition “Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art.” Hdez-Güero’s work focuses on a recurring theme of prompting social change through art.
Artist José Ángel Vincench discusses his work on view in the exhibition “Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art.” Vincench’s work ranges from conceptual to abstraction and process art.
Artist Alexi Torres discusses his work on view in the exhibition “Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art.” Torres’ work remains influenced by rhythms of agrarian life by him aligning his works with lunar patterns.
Artist Sandra Ramos discusses her work on view in the exhibition “Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art.” Ramos’ work mines the deep feelings of longing experienced by Cuban families impacted by the crisis of mass emigration at the beginning of the 1990s.
Artist René Francisco Rodríguez discusses his work on view in the exhibition “Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art.” Rodríguez’s work is predominantly conceptual and addresses the dichotomy between art and life.
Artist José Rosabal discusses his work on view in the exhibition “Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art.” Rosabal succeeded as a painter, draftsman, and engraver in Cuba, then immigrated to the United States to work as both a painter and textile designer.
Artist Ricardo Miguel Hernández discusses his work on view in the exhibition “Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art.” Hernández explores the ambiguity of historical memory through photography and video.
Artist Tomás Sánchez discusses his work on view in the exhibition “Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art.” Tomás Sánchez is renowned internationally for his extraordinary, detailed landscapes and his depictions of majestic landfills.
