Clip from Panel Discussion "The work and life of Emilio Sanchez" at Frederico Sève Gallery, on 11/11/11. Considering the link between architecture in Cuba and Puerto Rico and its impact on Emilio Sanchez's Work. Featuring Elvis Fuentes, Rafael DiazCasas, John Angeline and Ann Koll.
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Just a Friday afternoon in Centro neighbourhood of Havana, Cuba, late Dec. 2008. People living life. For a look at some beautiful Cuban art available in the US and Canada, please visit cubanocanadian.ca or http
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A short walk and drive through downtown Santa Clara, Cuba, mostly along the Boulevard shopping district. Beautiful city, beautiful people. For a look at some beautiful Cuban art available in the US and Canada, please visit cubanocanadian.ca or http
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A walk through parts of Havana Vieja into Centro. Street life in Cuba. For a look at some beautiful Cuban art available in the US and Canada, please visit cubanocanadian.ca or http
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Ferry ride into Jagua, Cienfuegos near the mouth of Cienfuegos Bay, Cuba. For a look at some beautiful Cuban art available in the US and Canada, please visit cubanocanadian.ca or http
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Beginning at the historic city center there is an overview of the city and odd mixture of spanish colonial and russian contemporary. Also you see the rustic quality of an untouched, once wild and corrupt gambling town. Now lived humble, quiet, and void of 20th century bussle. Havana is a quiet and beautiful experience from the past.
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Kids sidewalk surfing on the Boulevard in Cienguegos, Sunday afternoon May 1 2011. It's a holiday and the first decent rain of the season after a long drought. Almost nobody on the Boulevard. After a hot morning, the slick smooth sidewalk probably feels great. For a look at some beautiful Cuban art available in the US and Canada, please visit cubanocanadian.ca or http
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Author Michael Connors discusses his new book "The Splendor of Cuba: 450 Years of Architecture and Interiors"—an unprecedented tour of stunning and architecturally significant Cuban palacios, mansions, and private homes that have been meticulously preserved, previously un-photographed, and inaccessible to visitors. At a time when more travelers are rediscovering Cuba, this lavishly illustrated volume offers a different view of the island's cultural achievements. It presents not the picturesque Cuba of Castro's era, with its derelict buildings and peeling paint, but the opulent world of the Spanish aristocracy of the colonial period. The photographs, shot exclusively for this book, show examples in each area of the island—from the interiors and exteriors in Havana, Santiago de Cuba, Santa Clara, Cienfuegos, and Pinar del R'o to close-up details of courtyards, balconies, galleries, balustrades, grilles, and louvered doors in Trinidad, Matanzas, and Holguin. To learn more about Rizzoli's "The Splendor of Cuba", visit: www.rizzoliusa.com Available October 2011.
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"The Cubanacan Art Schools are five architectural masterpieces of the revolutionary period in Cuba. The Cuban architect Ricardo Porro (b.1925, Camaguey) together with his Italian colleagues Roberto Gottardi (b. 1927, Venice) and Vittorio Garatti (b.1927, Milan) developed the projects in the singular landscape of the former Country Club of Havana's elite. It was Fidel Castro himself who had envisaged this landscape as the perfect site for he project, while enjoying rounds of golf with Che Guevara. The unique qualities of the site and the artistic education programme demanded a unique vision, and no one seemed more appropriate for the commission than Ricardo Porro. (sic. and his team). The Cubanacan Art Schools were conceived and constructed between 1961 and 1965, after which they were partially abandoned because of criticism of the architects within the Ministry, and the great expense of the project, among other reasons." (Excerpt from The Challenge of Change: dealing with the Legacy of the Modern Movement", by Dirk van den Heuvel) Roberto Gottardi is now finishing one of the schools - theater - and reflects upon his work and life, in the context of the evolution of the Cuban revolution, here with a group lead by i-SUSTAIN in Feb 2010. Miguel Coyula, renown Cuban architect and urban planner working with i-SUSTAIN, translates for the group. To see more go to www.i-sustain.com and contact us
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Prof. Jan Wampler gives an overview of the course. View the complete course at: ocw.mit.edu License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA More information at ocw.mit.edu More courses at ocw.mit.edu
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A bici taxi ride through Cienfuegos in the rain, May Day 2011. It was the first rain after a long drought and later in the day it poured so hard that the Malecon turned into a two foot deep river. People enjoyed it and the mangoes were sure to ripen soon. For a look at some beautiful Cuban art available in the US and Canada, please visit cubanocanadian.ca or http
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Go to www.codecuba.com to see more Cuba Videos. This high definition Havana travel video, featuring Centro Habana, was shot in Cuba in 2010. The video begins on the Malécon, with iconic views of the Havana waterfront and El Morro Fort which is located across the harbor. From there we travel up the Paseo de Martí or El Prado as it is referred to by the locals. This tree lined promenade offers photo opportunities of Havana's people and architecture. At the end of El Prado is Parque Central. From here we see views of the Capitolio building and Gran Teatro de La Habana, the oldest operating theater in the Western Hemisphere. From the top of the steps of the Capitolio building there is an excellent view of Centro Habana and the Parque Central Area. This is a wonderful place to view the old cars of Havana as they pass by on the street below. Interior shots of the Capitolio building include shots of the Stature of the Republic, an enormous bronze sculpture standing 11 meters tall, which symbolizes the mythic guardian of virtue and work. Viewers are advised to tour the interior, as the architecture is stunning. Views of the hallways and the Capitolio dome highlight this fact. The next stop on the video tour is the Real Fabrica de Tabacos Partagas, one of the oldest and most prestigious cigar factories in Havana A visit to the well stocked shop is highlighted, where we show viewers, famous Cuban cigars and the corresponding prices. Although cigars can be purchased on the street at ...
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Views from a taxi along the streets of Havana and through the suburbs and countryside to Jose Marti International Airport. Features many old cars from the 1950s and 1960s, as well as Cuban architecture, street art, monuments and other built environment infrastructure. The film finishes with footage of the airport building and aircraft on the runway, including a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747 and an Air France Boeing 777.
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Cuba Street is one of Wellington's great public spaces. It is enhanced by its varied architecture which spans over 100 years.
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www.barbarahowardmedia.com Interview with Michael Connors during the Miami Book Fair International 2011 via SKYPE video chat. He describes his travels and discoveries in Cuba over several decades.
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www.democracyinamericas.org Cuban architect, urban planner and local development expert Miguel Coyula explains what's happening in Cuba right now.
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El Recorrido del Vía Crucis (Way of the Cross) is a traditional religious procession held on Good Friday each year in Trinidad de Cuba. The largest and most famous of such events in Cuba, it is the highlight of Holy Week celebrations. Tens of thousands of people fill the streets and follow the route of crosses throughout the center of town. For a look at some beautiful Cuban art available in the US and Canada, please visit cubanocanadian.ca or http
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Dr. Mario Coyula Cowley, a Cuban architect and urban planner, hosted a presentation at Rutgers--Camden on the architectural history and future of Havana Cuba on Nov. 4, 2011. (Part 1 of 8)
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Crack,or unpainted Cuban Architecture has a profound impact on our perception of life.
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Dr. Mario Coyula Cowley, a Cuban architect and urban planner, hosted a presentation at Rutgers--Camden on the architectural history and future of Havana Cuba on Nov. 4, 2011. (Part 2 of 8)
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