For the last two decades, the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale has been committed to collecting the work of Cuban artists. This has been the professional and personal passion of Curator Jorge H. Santis, who is responsible for shaping the collection of more than 250 works of art. In 1993, Jorge organized the landmark exhibition Cuban Artists of the Twentieth Century and in 1997 he organized Breaking Barriers an exhibition which spanned three generations and represented the complex cultural combination that is Cuban, African, Hispanic, Spanish, Caribbean, and American art. Unbroken Ties continues that dialogue about contemporary Cuban art.

Unbroken Ties also represents an important partnership the Museum of Art has established with Nova Southeastern University. In addition to programming lectures, symposia, and artist talks with the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, we have prepared with the Fischler School of Education and Human Services a curriculum guide which examines themes within the exhibition for exploration by teachers and students: Immigration, Policies and Oppression, Traditions in Daily Life, Environment, and Identity. This exhibition and accompanying catalogue encourage the continuing dialogue about the powerful and unbroken ties we have with Cuba. Learn more...