Galleria Continua celebrates first anniversary in Havana with rich program
Opened in August 2016 in a repurposed cinema, Galleria Continua's Havana branch has established itself as a vital component of the island's artistic community. In partnership with the Cuban government, the venue has featured prominent artists such as Anish Kapoor and Shilpa Gupta. Currently, "Dibujo Intercontinental" by Susana Pilar is on display until September 15. Following this, Elizabet Cerviño will have a solo exhibition starting September 16, and a retrospective of Chen Zhen will run from December 1 to March 25, 2018. This non-profit gallery, backed by international embassies, fosters local talent and cultural dialogue. Additionally, local artists Reynier Leyva Novo and Jose Eduardo Yaque showcased their work at the Venice Biennale, and the space hosts a film club and workshops.
Key facts
- Galleria Continua Havana opened in August 2016 in a former cinema in Chinatown.
- The project was initially temporary but extended after one year.
- Artists exhibited include Anish Kapoor, Jannis Kounellis, Daniel Buren, and Shilpa Gupta.
- Current exhibition: 'Dubujo Intercontinental' by Susana Pilar until September 15.
- Solo show by Elizabet Cerviño opens September 16 as part of 'The artwork that interests me'.
- Chen Zhen retrospective runs December 1, 2017 to March 25, 2018.
- Works are not for sale due to agreement with Cuban Ministry of Culture.
- Sponsorships from foreign embassies support the program.
- Collaboration with Havana Biennial promotes local artists.
- Local artists Reynier Leyva Novo and Jose Eduardo Yaque participated in Venice Biennale with gallery support.
- Gallery runs film club, guided tours, and school workshops.
- Cultural exchange includes funding Cuban design students at Politecnico via auction of Giulio Ceppi's photos.
- Mudec museum hosted 'Ahora Cuba' exhibition in July 2017.
Entities
Artists
- Michelangelo Pistoletto
- Anish Kapoor
- Jannis Kounellis
- Daniel Buren
- Shilpa Gupta
- Susana Pilar
- Elizabet Cerviño
- Chen Zhen
- Reynier Leyva Novo
- Jose Eduardo Yaque
- Giulio Ceppi
Institutions
- Galleria Continua
- Arte Continua
- Ministry of Culture of Cuba
- Biennale de L’Avana
- Museo delle Belle Arti di Cuba
- Triennale di Milano
- Politecnico di Milano
- Instituto Superior de Disegno de Cuba
- Mudec
- L’Art9
- Biennale di Venezia
Locations
- L’Avana
- Cuba
- Barrio Chino
- Italia
- Milano
- Venezia