Our educators and curators are dedicated to offering programs and resources that will encourage visitors of all ages to interact and be more engaged with Harn exhibitions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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Hometown: Jupiter, Florida Double Major: Art History and Public Relations What’s your favorite work of art in the Harn? My favorite work of art is George Grosz’s Manhattan (1946) from the Harn’s Modern Collection. I was born in Manhattan, so I have always felt a personal connection. Grosz’s distressed painting...
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Artist Ángel Ramírez discusses his work on view in the exhibition “Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art.” Ángel Ramírez’s diverse bodies of work in multiple formats influenced the seminal 1990s generation of printmakers, including Belkis Ayón, Sandra Ramos, and Abel Barroso, who are...
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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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Artist José Bedia discusses his work on view in the exhibition “Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art.” José Bedia’s work include his extensive study of Afro-Transatlantic cultures and the beliefs of La Regla Conga (into which he was initiated), La Regla de Ocha,...
