Zaida del Río Awarded Premio Nacional de Artes Plásticas 2023
It came as no surprise, and indeed should surprise no one, that this Friday, painter, illustrator, and printmaker Zaida del Río was honored with the National Prize for Plastic Arts. This decision has been met with applause from legions of admirers of her immensely rich body of work, marked by a strong lyrical calling. Her art is captivating in its baroque complexity and thematic breadth, standing out distinctly in the grand panorama of Cuban art. Zaida is among the most prolific and popular Cuban artists. Her influence extends beyond the…Read more …