Dagoberto Rodríguez's 'Submersus' Opens at Casado Santapau Gallery, Madrid
From June 11 to July 25, 2026, the Casado Santapau Gallery in Madrid will showcase 'Submersus,' the inaugural solo exhibition of Cuban artist Dagoberto Rodríguez. This exhibition features a range of works, including paintings, sculptures, and installations that delve into the maritime imagination of the Caribbean. Rodríguez perceives the sea as a realm of change and remembrance, employing fluid forms to emphasize themes of architecture, idealized landscapes, and socio-political narratives. The portrayal of the Caribbean reflects its history of migration and cultural interchange. The gallery is designed for an immersive experience, encouraging reflection through its lighting and spatial arrangement. Born in Cuba in 1969, Rodríguez operates at the crossroads of art and architecture, emphasizing liquidity as a vital context for examining memory and history.
Key facts
- Dagoberto Rodríguez presents 'Submersus' at Galería Casado Santapau in Madrid.
- It is his first solo exhibition at this gallery.
- The exhibition runs from June 11 to July 25, 2026.
- Works include paintings, sculptures, and installations.
- The theme centers on the Caribbean sea as a space of transformation, memory, and displacement.
- Rodríguez explores architecture, utopian landscapes, and political-social traces.
- The Caribbean is depicted as an expanded geography of migrations and hidden narratives.
- The exhibition is designed as an immersive sensory experience.
Entities
Artists
- Dagoberto Rodríguez
Institutions
- Galería Casado Santapau
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Cuba
- Caribbean