Descripción de la Exposición
La Cometa Miami presents “Only Lovers”, an exhibition by Cuban, Madrid-based artist Glenda León. The show, which features a selection of installations, sculptures and altered photographs will be open from November 30th, 2024 to January 30th, 2025.
In a world defined by divisions—between nations, humans and nature, and even within ourselves—we often lose sight of the profound interconnectedness that unites us. These constructed separations, reinforced by national policies and societal norms, perpetuate disconnection and suffering. Cuban artist Glenda León (Havana, 1976) challenges these boundaries, inviting us to reimagine a world without them.
Through her thought-provoking works, León sheds light on the experience of Cuban immigrants in Miami. She explores how an imagined Havana emerges in the heart of a new city—where homes, businesses, and restaurants mimic their Cuban origins, creating an illusory dual presence: simultaneously in Miami and Havana, or perhaps in neither.
Amid the pain of separation—of leaving homes, families, and loved ones, and the tragedies of those who perish seeking a new life—León finds inspiration in the philosophy of Félix González-Torres. His personal journey, marked by profound separation, ultimately embraced the healing power of love.
León’s work is an act of healing. It transcends the constructed barriers and reminds us that the path of love is the ultimate route to understanding, unity, and solace.
Exposición. 16 ene de 2025 - 16 ene de 2026 / Palacio de Cristal / Madrid, España
Formación. 01 oct de 2024 - 04 abr de 2025 / PHotoEspaña / Madrid, España
