Artists/Artistas: Mario Algaze, Juan Carlos Ballester, Carlos Víctor Causo, Liset Castillo, Felipe Dulzaides, Raymon Elozua, Coco Fusco, Luis Gispert, Anthony Goicolea, Mirta Gómez, Eduardo del Valle, María Elena González, Ramón Guerrero, Quisqueya Henríquez, José Tomás López, Luis Mallo, María Martínez-Cañas, Paola Martínez-Fiterre, Jillian Mayer, Ana Mendieta, Tony Mendoza, Abelardo Morell, Ernesto Oroza, Geandy Pavón, Andrés Serrano, César Trasobares, Gladys Triana, Ernesto I. Urdaneta, Ángela Valella, Amalia Zarranz, and Ricardo Zulueta.
November 21, 2024 – March 30th, 2025
Gallery 109 & Anthony R. Abraham Family Gallery
In Collaboration with The CINTAS Foundation
A Legacy in Light brings together a selection of the exceptional photographic works within the CINTAS Foundation’s collection. This segment of the Foundation’s archives, built over the years, represents diverse perspectives and creative visions. While most of the artists in the show are Visual Arts recipients of the prestigious CINTAS Fellowships, the Foundation has recently introduced a Photography category, whose first winner is also included. This is not only evidence of the importance that this institution grants to the medium, but also of the significant presence that photography has within the complex and rich landscape of Cuban art and culture.
Established in 1957 through the estate of Oscar B. Cintas, a Cuban industrialist and diplomat, the CINTAS Foundation annually awards fellowships to artists of Cuban citizenship or descent. True to Cintas’ vision of promoting Cuban artistic expression, the Foundation has awarded over 300 fellowships in the fields of and curated the largest collection of Cuban art outside Cuba, fostering the career of Cuban artists for more than 50 years.
21 de noviembre, 2024 – 30 de marzo, 2025
Galerías 109 y Anthony R. Abraham Family
En colaboración con la Fundación CINTAS
A Legacy in Light reúne una selección de obras fotográficas excepcionales de la colección de la Fundación CINTAS. Esta sección de los archivos de la Fundación, acumulada a través de los años, representa diversas perspectivas y visiones creativas. Aunque la mayoría de los artistas en la muestra han recibido las prestigiosas becas de Artes Visuales de CINTAS, la Fundación ha introducido recientemente una categoría de fotografía, cuya primer ganador también está incluido. Esto no solo demuestra la importancia que la institución otorga al medio, sino también la significativa presencia que la fotografía tiene dentro del complejo y rico panorama del arte y la cultura cubana.
Establecida en 1957 a través del legado de Oscar B. Cintas, un industrialista y diplomático cubano, la Fundación CINTAS otorga anualmente becas a artistas de ciudadanía cubana o descendencia cubana. Fiel a la visión de Cintas de promover la expresión artística cubana, la Fundación ha otorgado más de 300 becas en diversos campos y ha curado la colección de arte cubano más grande fuera de Cuba, apoyando la carrera de artistas cubanos por más de 50 años.
Exhibition Public Programming
- Opening Reception: November 21, 2024, 7:00 – 9:00 pm.*Free and open to the public.
- Art Basel Brunch: Sunday, December 8th, 2024. 10:00 am – 12:00 noonJoin us for a special viewing of the exhibition “A Legacy in Light: Exploring the CINTAS Photography Archive” and enjoy Coffee and Cuban delights.
*Free and open to the public.
- Panel Discussion: Beyond the Lens: Conversations with CINTAS Fellows. Thursday, January 16th, 2025. 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Community Meeting Room.With the participation of Laurie Escobar and moderated by Yuneikys Villalonga.
Join us for a conversation with CINTAS Fellows about the impact of the fellowship in their work and career!
- Concert by CINTAS Fellow Composer and Pianist David Virelles. Friday, February 7th, 2024, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
- Artist-Student Exchange: Navigating the Photographic Journey. With the participation of CINTAS Fellows and Photography Students from the Art + Art History Department, FIU. Saturday, February 8th, 2024, 2:00 – 3:00 pm. Community Meeting Room.This event will bring together a selection of CINTAS fellows participating in the exhibition “A Legacy in Light,” and a group of photography students from the Art + Art History Department at FIU for a student portfolio review and mentorship session. The public will have the opportunity to interact with the students and browse through their ideas and projects.
In collaboration with the CINTAS Foundation and the Art + Art History Department, FIU.
*Free and open to the public.
- Piano Master Class by CINTAS Fellow David Virelles. Saturday, February 8th, 2024, 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Community Meeting Room.
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