Alicia Leal
Alicia Leal Veloz (born November 15, 1957) is a Cuban painter. She was born in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba.[1][2]
Art
Leal's work focuses on women and the relationship between women and men, and they are known for their flat perspective with intricate and narrative details.[3][4][5] Her paintings take inspiration from folk art.[4] Leal works from the studio she owns with her husband and fellow painter Juan Moreira.[4] Their studio is located in El Vedado in Havana, Cuba. Her work is a part of permanent collections at world-class institutions such as the National Museum of Fine Art in Havana and the Spanish Embassy at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.[1][5]
Leal is a 1980 graduate of the San Alejandro Fine Arts School,[1][5] known as the first art school in Cuba. She is also a member of the National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC) and the International Association of Art (IAA/AIAP).[1]
Exhibitions
Leal has participated in nearly one-hundred collective exhibitions,]] including:
- 2002—Unveiling Shades (Photographies). La Acacia Art Gallery, Havana, Cuba.
- 2001—Fantasies by Two (Joint exhibit with artist Juan Moreira). Sancti Spiritus Art Gallery, Cuba
- 2001—Alicia Leal (Graphic, Drawing and Mosaic Art). Art Gallery in Colón, Matanzas, Cuba.
- 2000—Juan Moreira and Alicia Leal. Paintings, Drawings and Mosaic Art. Meliá Varadero Hotel, Cuba
- 2000—Mosaic Art and Paintings, Alicia Leal and Juan Moreira. José Martí Monument, Havana, Cuba
- 1999—Alicia Leal ("A Guitarra Limpia" concert by Carlos Varela), Pablo de la Torriente Brau Cultural Center, Havana, Cuba
- 1999—Alicia Leal. Avellaneda Hall, National Theater of Cuba. Havana, Cuba
- 1999—Alice in the Center of Wonders. Pablo de la Torriente Brau Cultural Center, Havana, Cuba
- 1997—Juan Moreira and Alicia Leal. La Acacia Art Gallery, Havana, Cuba
- 1994—Juan Moreira and Alicia Leal. Chelsea Art Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
- 1992—Tales While Walking. Espacio Abierto Art Gallery, Revolución y Cultura Magazine, Havana, Cuba
- 1988—Alicia Leal. Robinson Gallery, Houston, Texas, US
- 1987—Alicia Leal Exhibit. Habana Libre Hotel, Havana, Cuba
- 1986—Alicia Leal. Ernest Thaelman Art Gallery, Berlin, Germany
- 1985—When I See a Tree. 23 y 12 Art Center, Havana, Cuba
- 1984—Alicia Leal, drawings and paintings. Homage to José Fowler. Culture House of Plaza municipality, Havana, Cuba.
References
- "Alicia Leal", cubanartresources.org, Cuban Art Database, retrieved 20 May 2019
- "Alicia Leal, Cuba", rogallery.com, RoGallery, retrieved 20 May 2019
- "Alicia Leal: A universal mysticism", lahabana.com/, La Habana, September 2014, retrieved 20 May 2019
- Randal, Matt (25 July 2017), "Cuban Artists You Should Know", widewalls.ch/, Widewalls, retrieved 20 May 2019
- "Alicia Lea", elartecubano.com, El Arte Cubano, retrieved 20 May 2019
External links
- "Alicia Leal - EcuRed". www.ecured.cu (in Spanish). Retrieved 2017-11-06.
- "Alicia Leal - 10 Artworks, Bio & Shows on Artsy". www.artsy.net. Retrieved 2017-11-06.
- Ponce, Abel. "Havana Gallery Ltd". www.havanagallery.com. Retrieved 2017-11-06.