The conclusion of Cuban Art from Both Shores, presented at the Instituto Cervantes, has not marked an ending but rather the beginning of a larger continuum. Following the exhibition, the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas (MoCAAmericas) donated a series of catalogues, including its own publication dedicated to the show. This gesture, rooted in cultural generosity, has quickly proven to be more than ceremonial: it has opened a fertile ground for sustained dialogue, institutional trust, and shared commitment to memory.
The response to the project has been both immediate and encouraging. Partner institutions have received thoughtful praise from diverse audiences, and media coverage has been swift, amplifying the exhibition’s resonance well beyond its walls. Press outlets in both Miami and Madrid have underscored the relevance of this hemispheric dialogue, framing it as a significant contribution to cultural diplomacy and contemporary art discourse. These responses validate the importance of the work undertaken jointly by MoCAAmericas and the Instituto Cervantes, and reaffirm the potential of cross-Atlantic partnerships.
Adding to this momentum, the definitive images of the exhibition have now been received, providing a visual corpus that extends the project’s reach into future archives and scholarly inquiry. With this material at hand, MoCAAmericas is preparing a commemorative catalogue—a testimonial publication designed not merely as documentation, but as a durable memory-object that secures the voices, works, and reflections of the exhibition for posterity.
The Museum expresses its profound gratitude to the Instituto Cervantes for its vital role as host and partner. The collaboration surrounding Cuban Art from Both Shores exemplifies the values that unite both institutions: dialogue, cultural openness, and the preservation of artistic heritage across borders. Looking forward, MoCAAmericas remains fully committed to deepening this collaboration, expanding the scope of exchange, and initiating new projects that will continue to connect communities and artistic practices across geographies.
What began as an exhibition is now evolving into a sustained dialogue, a gesture that affirms the Museum’s mission: to ensure that the art of the Americas is not only exhibited, but remembered, studied, and woven into the living fabric of cultural history.
