Francis Acea
Francis Acea (born 1967 in Havana) is an artist known for his inspiration by what "The Language of Objects in the Art of the Americas" describes as "the often anonymous creations of provisional art." Along with artist Diango Hernández, also inspired by the provisional art movement in Cuba, he formed the Ordo Amoris Cabinet. Acea is a graduate of the Havana Superior Institute of Design. As of 2018, Acea lives in New York, NY. Acea has exhibited internationally, solo and group. Biography. Francis Acea was born in Havana, Cuba, 1967. He graduated from the Havana Superior Institute of  Design in 1991. Early works include photography, painting and art direction for art magazines. In 1995, he co-created Ordo Amoris Cabinet with Diango Hernandez. Also known as OAC, the artistic duo rapidly gained recognition exhibiting throughout Europe and North America. Ordo Amoris Cabinet ceased in 2003 and Francis Acea sought asylum in the US. While working in different medias such as painting, installation and photography, Francis Acea shows a keen interested in the collision between art and economics, namely the "Art Market". His current works explore the notion of "value" in contemporary capitalism. In 2004, he created a media  company publishing in print and online. As of 2018, Acea lives and works in New York, NY.