The Visual Arts Development Center (CDAV) in Havana is set to host a comprehensive solo exhibition by a distinguished Cuban artist, highlighting an illustrious career spanning over forty years. Titled “All attention is needed…”, the showcase will inaugurate on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. local time at the institution’s premises located on the corner of San Ignacio and Teniente Rey streets in the city’s historic center. The exhibition will remain accessible to the public until January 24, 2026.
This event honors the artist’s multifaceted contributions as a creator, educator, and cultural promoter. With a profound dedication to visual arts education, he previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Visual Arts at the University of the Arts. His pedagogical influence extends internationally through workshops and lectures conducted in numerous countries including Colombia, Bolivia, and Sweden.
The artist’s scholarly work reflects a deep engagement with Japanese culture, evident in his significant editorial projects. He curated and translated Richard Wright’s “Haiku: This Other World,” contributing the prologue to this acclaimed collection. His editorial expertise further encompasses the selection and translation of “Tales from the Orient” and “Humorous Poems from Japan.” As a writer, he has published notable works including “Everything in Three Lines” and “Lucrecia’s Notebook.”
Throughout his career, he has maintained an active exhibition practice with participation in both national and international group shows alongside numerous solo presentations. The CDAV emphasizes his enduring prominence within Cuba’s cultural landscape, where he continues to bridge artistic practice with academic leadership while pursuing his passion for Eastern literature and aesthetics.