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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.
¿Tienes una mente curiosa? ¿Estás hambriento por encontrar una conexión? Utiliza estas preguntas para iniciar un diálogo con tu familia y amigos sobre Bajo el hechizo de la palma: La colección Rice de arte cubano. Elije algunas tarjetas al azar y ve hacia donde te lleva la conversación. Estas tarjetas...
Do you have a curious mind? Are you hungry for connection? Use these questions to prompt discussions with family and friends about Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art. Pick a few cards at random and see where the conversation takes you! These cards...
Hometown: Fort Myers, Florida Major: Landscape Architecture What got you interested in your major? My decision to study landscape architecture stems from my interest in design, ecology and sociology. I’ve always loved the idea of using conservation to pursue humanitarian goals. Landscape architecture blends all those aspects and gives me...
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.
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...
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.
