Suspend your pc judgements and admire pipes carved from precious woods, wrought and inlaid humidors and an imaginative collection of ashtrays and lighters. This exhibition displays the art of marquetry and inlay in a collection of objects from various Eastern countries at the Casa de los Arabes. The show includes boxes, chests and secretaires decorated with precious woods, metal and mother of pearl from China, Egypt, India and particularly Syria, a country which has provided a small but significant number of immigrants and cultural input to Cuba over the centuries. Around Town Hostal Los Frailes 'The Friars' is a 22 room hotel just opened in the heart of Old Havana excellently furbished around a monastic theme it takes very seriously. Bronze monks, crucifixes and Gregorian chant abound, and the rooms are basically cells with en-suite bathrooms and all the staff are sheepishly dressed in ersatz sackcloth and cowls.
Hair shirts are extra.
The show explores the foundations of Havana. The group use irony and humour in their installations, objects and photographs to poke fun at injustices in society. As well as their distinct individual works, the five also always work together on one large group installation. The process of working together a tangible expression of their fundamental socio-political beliefs. Art Tania Bruguera One of Cuba's best known performance artists presents her latest piece at Casa de las Americas.