Ana Teresa Barboza and Ariamna Contino in the exhibition Mother Earth→

On View at The Meridian Center for Cultural Diplomacy in Washington D.C. on June 13, 20, and 27 and July 11, 2024.

An exhibition of more than 30 artworks by 18 women artists showcases the critical role of artists in shaping the climate narrative, curated by Virginia Shore and Sarah Tanguy.

“The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat; it is a stark reality that demands our immediate attention. Our planet is undergoing unprecedented changes that include rising global temperatures and sea levels, extreme weather events, and the loss of biodiversity. In a time when the enormity of this crisis can be overwhelming, art provides a means to process and channel our emotions, engendering a sense of ownership and empowerment,” shared Shore and Tanguy.

By confronting uncomfortable truths through artistic expression, the curators and Mother Earth artists create the foundation for a deeper connection to the environment, a greater sense of urgency to protect our natural world, and a more holistic vision for a sustainable future. 

Cuban duo Alex Hernández-Dueñas and Ariamna Contino are currently on display at HALLE 14 in Leipzig, Germany.

Copyright by HALLE 14 | Büro für Fotografie, Leipzig 2023

This group exhibition features Cuban artists Alex Hernández-Dueñas & Ariamna Contino, along with artists Joyce Kozloff, Agnes Meyer-Brandis, Susan Schuppli, Ward Shelley, and Till Wittwer.

“Das Grosse Tableau/ The Big Picture” explores the link between knowledge, sight, art, and science, highlighting how viewing leads to knowing, and tools such as maps help give shape to abstract information.

The installation images feature Hernández-Dueñas & Contino’s works presented in “The Big Picture,” including abstracted landscapes informed by statistical data, which contribute to the exhibition’s contemplation on how and if art can provide a comprehensive understanding of the interconnected human experience.

Exhibition sponsored by: Kulturstiftung des Freistaates Sachsen

Works of Cuban Artists Ariamna Contino and Alex Hernández on View at You Know Who You Are at El Espacio 23 in Miami, Florida.

Exhibition View of You Know Who You Are (Courtesy of El Espacio 23)

Cuban artists Ariamna Contino and Alex Hernández’s several works of installation and mix-media paintings are currently exhibiting in You Know Who You Are: Recent Acquisitions of Cuban Art from the Jorge M. Pérez Collection. The exhibition is curated by Anelys Alvarez and Patricia Hanna, featuring works of over 100 artists acquired since 2017. The exhibition highlights works from many of Cuba’s most respected artists, exploring the collective cultural memories of Cuba through the personal journeys of each artist.

Among the exhibited works, Ariamna Contino’s La Ascención reflects on the issue of environmental pollution via her creative approach of data visualization, while Alex Hernández’s series of mix-media paintings reflects upon the history of Cuba through depictions of scenes of the destructing the statues of authoritarian leaders worldwide.

June 9th to Sept. 9th, Ariamna Contino & Alex Hernández exhibition at W Glass Project Space, Hsinchu

The Conceptual artist, Ariamna Contino & Alex Hernández represented Cuba in Venice Biennial uses their excellent paper-cutting technique and white paper to reflects issues regarding to environment, war, and drugs. Although the works look purely white, they suggest the strong social engagement of the artist. In creating a hypothetical dialogue between the artist and Mother Nature, artists seem to bridge the highly conceptual politics of the creative process with the ethical considerations of our exceedingly literal environment. They give a voice to the once silent earth, questioning the morality of draining its reservoir of resources in the artist's quest to enlighten society and enrich its culture. From June. 9th to Sept. 9th, Nunu Fine Art collaborates with W Glass Project Space to bring the series of works by Contino and Hernandez to Hsinchu.