The Man Who Saved Havana (and Other Stories)
From an essay on Cuban art collecting to a Billboard take on "el paquete" and the island’s music industry, this season has brought in-depth, thought-provoking coverage of Cuban art and culture. Here are our picks for must-read stories, plus a video.
Can “Tactical Urbanism” Save Little Havana?
Anthony García, winner of the 2017 CINTAS Prize in Architecture & Design, talks with Rosa Lowinger about tactical urbanism, cubanidad, and his CINTAS proposal, the Bungalow Project. Its goal: To help save the community and architectural fabric of Little Havana.
A 2017 Farewell: Recalling Departed Friends and Colleagues
This year was marked by the deaths of several people whose achievements helped shape art on the island and internationally. We close 2017 by remembering individuals who made their mark on Cuban art and culture.
Saving the Surfaces: Rosa Lowinger on Cuba’s Facades & Decorative Finishes
From baroque to midcentury modern to eclectico cubano, many of the island’s historic structures are embellished with decorative features and integral artworks. In an article adapted from the Getty Conservation Institute newsletter, Rosa Lowinger talks about steps being taken to preserve some of the most visible elements of Cuba’s architectural patrimony.
In Remembrance: Roberto Gottardi
Paying tribute to the winner of Cuba’s 2016 Premio Nacional de Arquitectura, who passed away this week at age 90.