Cuban Art in the 20th Century: Cultural Identity and the International Avant Garde

The exhibit showcases a magnificent survey of Cuban art from the Colonial era to Contemporary times. With more than 100 works featured, the assemblage brings forth one of the largest art historical compendiums of Cuban art shown in the United States, offering new insights into the relationship between Cuban culture and the rest of the world. The exhibit is curated by Segundo Fernández, attorney, art collector and doctoral candidate in art history, with support from Peter Weishar, Dean of FSU College of Fine Arts; Allys Palladino-Craig, Director of the Museum of Fine Arts; Juan Martínez, Professor Emeritus of FIU; Ramón Cernuda, art collector and Director of Cernuda Arte. This exhibit was first presented by Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts, Tallahassee in February 2016, and this will be its local premiere.