Auctions

Spring Auction Report: Strong Results for Herrera, Mendive, Fabelo and Cárdenas

May 26, 2017

With exceptional works and the largest number of lots by Cuban artists, Christie’s continued to position itself as a leader in modern and contemporary Cuban art.

Auction Report: Mariano’s Gallos Take Flight, New Records Set

November 29, 2016

As predicted, it was a hot week for Cuban art, with record-breaking figures achieved by several artists in the Latin American sales. Much of the action focused on “Cuba Moderna: Masterworks from a Private Collection,” the sale-within-a-sale in the Christie’s auction, but there were surprises at Phillips and Christie's too.

Auction Preview: Hot Week for Cuban Art

November 17, 2016

A wealth of exceptional contemporary and modern works dominate Cuban art in this week’s Latin American sales, especially at Christie’s. All three houses have outstanding works on offer, many of them carrying attractive estimates.

Spring Auction Report: A Subdued Season, with Some Notable Breakthroughs

May 27, 2016

With this month’s modern and contemporary sales reportedly down 45 percent over last May’s figures, expectations for the week’s Latin American sales were moderate at best. But works by Cuban artists turned in solid results at all three auction houses, with some notable breakthroughs.

Spring Auction Preview: Latin American Art in New York City

May 17, 2016

Next week brings the spring Latin American sales to New York City, and with them, a strong slate of contemporary and 20th-century Cuban works—and even more Lams than last season. Last November, several contemporary works soared past their high estimates. Will the trend continue?

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This spring, New York University hosted a panel of young filmmakers from Cuba, who brought a range of fresh perspectives on life on the island. Havana journalist Lidia Hernández Tapia recaps the presentation and highlights notable films.

Nkame in New York: Belkis Ayón at El Museo del Barrio

Last fall, Nkame: A Retrospective of Cuban Printmaker Belkis Ayón made its US debut at the Fowler Museum at UCLA—the artist’s first museum exhibition outside Cuba. Now it’s on view in New York. Here’s a look at the show at El Museo, with excerpts from the exhibition essay by curator Cristina Vives.

Cuban Art Shines at Art Basel 2017

After two days of invitation-only viewing, Art Basel opens to the public today. Here’s our roundup of where to find notable Cuban art and artists in the gallery stands, curated sections, and special events of the art world’s flagship contemporary fair.