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The Art of José Toirac and Meira Marrero (Cuba). Theme: History. Historical Research Subjectivity in Historical Interpretations Multiple Perspectives in Historical Interpretations. Untitled , 2011 from the Alma Pater series Fidel Castro with his son of the same name, known as Fidelito.
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Theme: History • Historical Research • Subjectivity in Historical Interpretations • Multiple Perspectives in Historical Interpretations Untitled, 2011 from the Alma Pater series Fidel Castro with his son of the same name, known as Fidelito
Untitled works from the Alma Pater series (2011) José Martí with his son José Francisco Martí Fidel Castro with his son of the same name, known as Fidelito Juan Miguel González with his son Elián González
Theme: Representations of Iconic Figures • The work of Toirac and Marrero often utilize iconic figures (religious or political) in their work in innovative ways in order to make commentary on the socio-political conditions within Cuba.
TiemposNuevosseries (1996) Opium, 1996 Obsession, 1996
Art Historical Reference:Appropriation of Advertising: Barbara Kruger
Ave Maria, 2010 Podcast on Ave Maria by Toirac and Marrero