INDIANAPOLIS — A two-day pop-up event at the Factory Arts District (formerly known as the Circle City Industrial Complex) will provide a rare glimpse into the Cuban art world with an exhibit featuring 60 paintings by 3 Cuban artists. Presented by Cuban Art Indy, “Havana: Generations of Dreams” will open on Friday, October 4th in the Factory Arts North building at 1125 Brookside Ave. An enhanced show experience featuring Cuban food, beverages, and music will be held on Saturday, October 5th.
The exhibit highlights the work of Lidia Aguilera, Raul Lopez Aguilar and Viviana Mendez, three of Cuba’s most diverse visual artists whose collective careers span an impressive 70 years. “Generations” explores the vivid imagery associated with each artist’s examination of self and the struggle to make sense of an ever-growing Cuban diaspora. Whimsical, chaotic, and surreal, the featured works offer a glimpse into the depths of the current Cuban art movement; one which is informed by the past but grasping for a better future. All displayed artworks will be for sale.
The exhibit will be open to the public on Friday, October 4th from 6-9 p.m. as part of the Factory Arts District’s First Friday Art Walk. A RSVP-only event held on Saturday, October 5th from 5-9pm will feature Cuban-themed cocktails by 8th Day Distillery, Cuban-themed food provided by YATS, and Cuban and Latin music by harpist Jan Aldridge-Clark. To attend Saturday’s event, please email your RSVP to cubanartindy@gmail.com
