Contemporary Cuban Artists You Should Know (traducido al español)
Written by Sophia Bass, translated below by Izzy Valdés. Cuba's culture has historically been known for its contemporary art that emerged out of the 1980's. Today, many contemporary Cuban artists are traveling to international museums and art galleries receiving praise for their work. With new relations in the United States many believe that Cuban art will become widespread. For decades, Cuban art has been marginalized due to political and societal reasons. Article, 10 Contemporary Cuban Artists You Should Know , presents 10 contemporary Cuban artists that play a critical role in portraying Cuba's history and national identity. Sculpting and installation artist, Armando Marino, is one of the most popular Cuban contemporary artists. He is known for portraying issues of gender, race, sex, human trafficking, and freedom in contemporary society. Marino has been exhibiting across the world in Europe, the USA, and Africa since 1990. Cuban painter, Alicia Leal, is a h...