This volume presents 59 examples of contemporary Cuban art drawn from the distinguished collection of Howard and Patricia Farber (New York and Miami Beach). Created primarily during the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s, these evocative works represent the combination of utopian impulses and dystopian realities, the ruptures and new beginnings that have characterized Cuban art. Although the underlying issues are serious, many of the works are imbued with a sense of humor and irony, and all demonstrate a clear commitment to the Cuban homeland.

Cuba Avant-Garde: Contemporary Cuban Art from the Farber Collection (Spanish and English Edition)

Arts & Photography

Kerry Oliver-Smith

Abelardo Mena

Magda Gonzalez Mora

History & Criticism

Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art

Paradigms and the Unexpected: Modern and Contemporary Art from the Shey Collection

For nearly two decades, Gainesville, Florida residents Steve and Carol Shey have assembled an outstanding collection of modern and contemporary art. The collection is rich in artistic vitality, variety and depth and resonates with the particular sensibilities of the collectors and the changing aesthetic approaches and ideas of the times. It features major artists and art movements of the 20th and 21 centuries, including paradigms of artistic achievement and unexpected works that add depth and uniqueness to their collection. The collection also explores the range and complexity of works of artists throughout multiple decades during their careers. The catalogue accompanied an exhibition of the Shey Collection that was displayed at the Harn Museum of Art from February 10 to May 18, 2008. Paradigms and the Unexpected features an essay by former Harn Museum Director Budd Bishop and modern artist entries by Harn Curator of Modern Art Dulce María Román and contemporary artist entries by Harn Museum Curator of Contemporary Art Kerry Oliver-Smith

Dulce Maria Román

Budd Harris Bishop

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