Taller de Serigrafia Rene Portocarrero, Havana

Taller de Serigrafia Rene Portocarrero, Havana

The Taller de Serigrafía René Portocarrero, located in Havana, stands out as a vital cultural institution that supports and promotes young Cuban artists, offering them a platform to showcase their art to the public. This workshop is not just a place where one can purchase prints and paintings with prices ranging from 30 to 150 pesos; it is also a unique space where visitors have the rare opportunity to observe the creation process of artworks firsthand.

As part of the Génesis Galerías de Arte Company, the René Portocarrero Screen Printing Workshop boasts over thirty years of dedicated artistic endeavor. During the 1980s, it established itself as a significant cultural force in Cuba, spearheading numerous cultural projects that greatly influenced the nation's artistic landscape. Beyond its focus on producing exquisite silk-screen works, the workshop is committed to fostering a vibrant arts community by hosting an array of exhibitions, events, and activities centered on visual arts.

One of the workshop's notable contributions is the exhibition "By hand and without permission," which encapsulates the collaborative spirit and creative fervor of the artist community associated with the workshop. This exhibition not only showcases the talents of its artists but also underscores the workshop's lasting impact on subsequent generations of Cuban creatives. Through its dynamic programming and commitment to the arts, the Taller de Serigrafía René Portocarrero emerges as a pivotal institution in Cuba's cultural narrative, nurturing artistic expression and dialogues that resonate well beyond its walls.

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Sight Name: Taller de Serigrafia Rene Portocarrero
Sight Location: Havana, Cuba (See walking tours in Havana)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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Ever since Hemingway first visited Cuba in 1928 until his death in 1961, he felt an intense connection with the people and culture of Cuba. Hemingway lived at Hotel Ambos Mundos during the 1930s, and began, wrote, and finished several novels there. Today, you can see some of Hemingway's belongings in Room 511.

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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
Old Palaces Walking Tour

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Historical Churches and Cathedrals Walking Tour

Historical Churches and Cathedrals Walking Tour

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
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The Spanish founded Havana in 1519. After French pirate Jacques de Sores ransacked the city in 1555, the Castle of the Royal Force was built to protect the city.

Havana became a major stopping point between the newly discovered Americas and ancient Europe. In the 1600s, Havana was a major shipbuilding port.

Old Havana is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The historic city has five...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles

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