The Havana Biennial, twice postponed because of hurricane Irma came…

The Havana Biennial, twice postponed because of hurricane Irma came together this year despite the fact that government supported spaces so were allocated later than usual and materials were extremely scarce.

The last Biennial 2015 was in full swing a week before the grand opening. This year it was a mad dash to finish by 11 April.

Cuban’s renown for their ingenuity making something out of nothing and making it work was in full swing just days before the opening.

Many new hotels are being built and construction materials are being funneled in that direction leaving little to be had by the artists who need to use not only their creative talents but their magic as well as their friends & neighbors.

100 of Cuba’s world class artists share the three stories of the 1837 Opera House, newly restored with views of the Capital. Cuba has 24,000 registered artists in their union called, UNEAC.

The Malecón that will be bristling with art in a few days is still empty.

There will be; galleries & independent exhibit spaces all over Havana and for the first time exhibits in the provinces, including hotels & artist studios.

Museum curators from NYC will fill the elevators of the hotels Exchanging information about who not to miss and which artists are must sees.

Throngs will fill the streets for Medive’s performance and surprise visitors with acts of lessor known artists.

There will be artists from The third world; including the Caribbean, Africa, and the Far East.

Some exhibits will be interactive, Like this one with KW local Ralph Seager.

And Havana’s famed elegant Embassy parties will begin.