Afterall Explores the Third Havana Biennial 1989
The Third Havana Biennial of 1989 is highlighted in Afterall's Exhibition Histories series, showcasing a collection of photographs, maps, and narratives. In October 1989, a printmaking workshop took place in the streets of Old Havana, coordinated by the Taller de Serigrafía René Portocarrero under Aldo Menéndez's leadership, alongside the Massachusetts College of Art Printmaking Department and its Visiting Artists Program. Juraci Dórea's Projeto Terra (1981–1989) is displayed at Tres Mundos. The fourth núcleo featured creative workshops, studio tours, a conference, and open discussions with artists, critics, students, professors, and researchers. Exhibition locations for the biennial are marked on Maps A, B, and C of Havana.
Key facts
- The Third Havana Biennial took place in 1989.
- A printmaking workshop was held in Old Havana streets in October 1989.
- The workshop was organized by Taller de Serigrafía René Portocarrero and Massachusetts College of Art.
- Aldo Menéndez led the Taller de Serigrafía René Portocarrero.
- Juraci Dórea's Projeto Terra (1981–1989) was shown at Tres Mundos.
- The fourth núcleo hosted workshops, studio visits, a conference, and debates.
- Participants included artists, critics, students, professors, and researchers.
- Maps A, B, and C show Havana biennial venues.
Entities
Artists
- Juraci Dórea
- Aldo Menéndez
Institutions
- Afterall
- Taller de Serigrafía René Portocarrero
- Massachusetts College of Art Printmaking Department
- Massachusetts College of Art Visiting Artists Program
- Tres Mundos
Locations
- Havana
- Cuba
- Old Havana
- Brazilian northeast
Sources
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