Art, Reality, and Daily Life

The exhibition "Women... From Water to Life," conceived by Proyecto Palomas in collaboration with other institutions, will open on September 8 at the Casa de África in Old Havana's Historic Center.

The showcase consists of ten works that create a dialogue about the relationship between women and water. Approached from various perspectives, each piece highlights women's realities, challenges, uses, and the unique ways this bond is forged.

According to filmmaker Lizette Vila, director of Proyecto Palomas, the featured pieces were created by renowned Cuban photographers whose distinct artistic styles complement one another.

Vila explained that women maintain a profound and complex relationship with the challenges surrounding water and its potential solutions. She noted that women are also primarily responsible for its management at the domestic level, including its collection, storage, and daily use.

The exhibition brings together artistic expressions by Alina Morante, María E. Bode, Gabriela Pez, Humberto Mayol, Lissette Solorzano, Maité Fernández, Vladimir Zúñiga, Monik Moliner, Sonia Almaguer, and Maykel Espinosa.

Institutional Support and Cultural Significance

Organized by Proyecto Palomas, the exhibition represents a partnership with the National Institute of Hydraulic Resources, the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry, and the Office of the Historian of the City of Havana.

The initiative is also supported by several Basque cooperation agencies, the local development project La Moneda Cubana, and the host institution, located at Obrapía 157 between Mercaderes and San Ignacio streets in Old Havana.

"Women... From Water to Life" serves as an invocation for peace, offering another perspective that connects art with Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre, the Patron Saint of Cuba.