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Two irreverent rebels, unlike any others of their time, brought to life the dreams of two great figures from centuries past: Bolívar and Martí
“From that day of that embrace, my humble life was forever sealed alongside the giant that is Fidel,” reads the caption at the top of an imposing painting, like the two men embracing in the image.
Through an intimate and reflective lens, the exhibition All the Glory of the World unveils the multifaceted persona of the Commander-in-Chief
As a follower of Martí, he knew that to be free, one had to be cultured. Culture was one of the names of the happiness the Revolution longed to give its people
Culture, in its broadest concept, was a permanent obsession for Fidel, who was convinced of the crucial role it played in the transformation of a society that was making its debut in Revolution. Without it, he said, "there is no possible freedom".
It is conjuring happiness and fulfillment of men and women in the unrepeatable moment of daily life, of the construction of that life
"We should not fear even justified admiration, because a certain type of man is constantly in love with the extraordinary," warned José Martí. "Normality does not like the great," warned Fernando Martínez Heredia.
In 1985, a foreign journalist asked Fidel: "What would you like your legacy to be? How would you like your achievements over the years to be interpreted?"
Two irreverent rebels, unlike any others of their time, brought to life the dreams of two great figures from centuries past: Bolívar and Martí
“From that day of that embrace, my humble life was forever sealed alongside the giant that is Fidel,” reads the caption at the top of an imposing painting, like the two men embracing in the image.
Through an intimate and reflective lens, the exhibition All the Glory of the World unveils the multifaceted persona of the Commander-in-Chief
In 1985, a foreign journalist asked Fidel: "What would you like your legacy to be? How would you like your achievements over the years to be interpreted?"
In Fidel's story, from his student years to his indisputable presence today, there is an infinite number of lessons, and they all agree on one point: he never let himself be defeated by circumstances
It is conjuring happiness and fulfillment of men and women in the unrepeatable moment of daily life, of the construction of that life
"We should not fear even justified admiration, because a certain type of man is constantly in love with the extraordinary," warned José Martí. "Normality does not like the great," warned Fernando Martínez Heredia.
We should unveil his resolute character, sensitivity, and deep sense of humanity. To do so, we must eliminate any hint of exaltation or mythification, which could create insurmountable barriers between the Commander and his people
We should unveil his resolute character, sensitivity, and deep sense of humanity. To do so, we must eliminate any hint of exaltation or mythification, which could create insurmountable barriers between the Commander and his people