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In the late 19th century, landscapes dominated Cuban art and classicism was still the preferred genre. [10] The radical artistic movements that transformed European art in the first decades of the century arrived in Latin America in the 1920s to form part of a vigorous current of artistic, cultural, and social innovation.
Juan T. Vázquez Martín (1941–2017), Cuban-born American painter, among the masters of abstract paintings in Cuba; Raul Martinez (1927–1995) painter, designer, photographer, muralist, and graphic artist; María Martínez-Cañas (born 1960), photographer; Rene Mederos (1933–1996), poster artist and graphic designer
In 1818, the Academy of San Alejandro in Havana, Cuba, was founded by Alejandro Ramírez, and the French painter Jean Baptiste Vermay, served as the founding director. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] It is the oldest academy of art in Latin America.
Carnival of Santiago de Cuba. Carnivals, known as carnavales, charangas, or parrandas, have been vibrant public celebrations in Cuba since at least the 17th century, with the Carnaval of Santiago de Cuba holding a special place among Cubans. [1] The history of Carnival in Cuba is a complex interplay of diverse influences and interests.
Luis Vega De Castro (born October 4, 1944 in Havana, Cuba) is a Cuban artist.Since 1980 he has lived in Miami, Florida, United States.He works in graphic design, painting, drawing and illustration, and has been noted for his work in film posters.
According to the French historian Max Gallo, "for over two hundred years, posters have been displayed in public places all over the world.Visually striking, they have been designed to attract the attention of passers-by, making us aware of a political viewpoint, enticing us to attend specific events, or encouraging us to purchase a particular product or service."
Divorce rates have been a growing fight in Cuba. When the revolution of 1959 occurred, divorce rates were starting to be observed for the first time. Comparing this information throughout different time periods in Cuban life, in "1960 it was 0.1%, 0.3% in the 1980s, 0.35% in 1990, 0.41% in 1991, 0.51% in 1992.".
Afrocubanismo was an artistic and social movement in black-themed Cuban culture with origins in the 1920s, as in works by the cultural anthropologist Fernando Ortiz.The Afrocubanismo movement focused on establishing the legitimacy of black identity in Cuban society, culture, and art.