Cuba Oriente: Contemporary Painting from Eastern Cuba

Meridian partnered with the Eastern Cuba Cultural Exchange to present an exhibition of work by artists from the Oriente (eastern) region of Cuba. Cuba Oriente: Contemporary Painting from Eastern Cuba included 63 works from ten artists that brought to light the stunning art of a colourful region 650 miles east of Havana. Several of the artists were self-taught, while others included a former museum director, professors, and graduates of the region's art academies.

The Eastern Cuba Cultural Exchange was founded by Clyde Hensley. In describing the motive of his continued passion for this Cuban project, Mr. Hensley said, “working through the arts and cultural exchange offers us a unique opportunity to establish non-judgmental communication between the citizens of our long-divided societies... and helps to bring about an atmosphere of mutual respect which can only help to pave the road to understanding and reconciliation.”

Please visit the exhibition website to learn more.