From Robots to Canvases: Student Projects at Havana’s ISA
Havana, CUBA—After doing a final cull through images from the 11th Havana Biennial, Arts Observer is sharing a few more images from the student studios at Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA), the university-level…
Havana Murals: A Survey of Urban Canvases
HAVANA—Along the Prado, a main thoroughfare that connects Central Havana with the Malecon seawall, a series of street murals bear a sharp contrast to the stately, crumbling structures they front and adorn. Some…
Presence of Classic American Cars Reflects Cuba’s History
HAVANA—Visitors to Cuba are charmed by the omnipresence of vintage American cars, often hiring the classics for a chauffeured ride around town. About 60,000 roam the streets because after the 1959 revolution, it…
Havana Biennial: Touring the Ceramic Studio at ISA
HAVANA—During the Havana Biennial, Arts Observer visited Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA). Founded in 1976, ISA offers university-level advanced studies in theater, music, dance and visual arts. At the visual arts school, the…
Havana Biennial: A Look Inside ISA’s Printmaking Studio
HAVANA—Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA), a prestigious fine arts university, was one of the venues for Havana Beinnial. Beyond the official biennial exhibits, the talent of ISA students was evident in completed projects…
