Havana Bookstore is an intimate glimpse into the intellectual and political aspects of the city. Taken in September 2024, this photograph is a featured work in the Captured Landscapes: Cuba - New York series—a multimedia collaboration between Ildiko Tillmann and renowned Cuban jazz pianist and composer, Elio Villafranca.
As an art-documentary project, the goal of Captured Landscapes is to humanize and participate, rather than shock. This image captures a space where stories are kept, are rewritten, are discovered and are hidden. It is an essential piece for collectors or anyone interested in exploring diverse cultures in an artistic way.
The Aesthetic: Cultural Depth
Art documentary, cultural commentary, literature.
This piece brings a sense of history and contemplation into a room. It is perfectly suited for a home library, a writer’s study, or a living space dedicated to world culture and political history. It serves as a visual reminder of both the power of politics and the endurance of the human spirit through art and words.
Museum-Quality Formats Havana Bookstore is a strictly Limited Edition, only 10 per print medium available. Each medium offers a diifferent interpretive lens.
Premium Matte Metal - The Conceptual Choice: Infused onto aluminum with a matte finish.
The Artist's Intent: This decidedly contemporary print format was chosen to symbolize the tension between the realities of life in Havana in 2024 and the seamless conveniences offered by modernity. The industrial material contrasts sharply with the organic, timeworn subject matter of the bookstore.
Note: Metal prints arrive frameless and ready to hang.
Archival Canvas - The Traditional Choice: Printed on certified archival canvas, this format leans into the warmth, texture and the historic allure of the scene.
Construction: Hand-stretched over a 1.5” wood structure with a back panel for added elegance and stability.
Framing: Available with a minimalist, Oxford-brown float-frame for a gallery-style presentation.
Havana Bookstore is an intimate glimpse into the intellectual and political aspects of the city. Taken in September 2024, this photograph is a featured work in the Captured Landscapes: Cuba - New York series—a multimedia collaboration between Ildiko Tillmann and renowned Cuban jazz pianist and composer, Elio Villafranca.
As an art-documentary project, the goal of Captured Landscapes is to humanize and participate, rather than shock. This image captures a space where stories are kept, are rewritten, are discovered and are hidden. It is an essential piece for collectors or anyone interested in exploring diverse cultures in an artistic way.
The Aesthetic: Cultural Depth
Art documentary, cultural commentary, literature.
This piece brings a sense of history and contemplation into a room. It is perfectly suited for a home library, a writer’s study, or a living space dedicated to world culture and political history. It serves as a visual reminder of both the power of politics and the endurance of the human spirit through art and words.
Museum-Quality Formats Havana Bookstore is a strictly Limited Edition, only 10 per print medium available. Each medium offers a diifferent interpretive lens.
Premium Matte Metal - The Conceptual Choice: Infused onto aluminum with a matte finish.
The Artist's Intent: This decidedly contemporary print format was chosen to symbolize the tension between the realities of life in Havana in 2024 and the seamless conveniences offered by modernity. The industrial material contrasts sharply with the organic, timeworn subject matter of the bookstore.
Note: Metal prints arrive frameless and ready to hang.
Archival Canvas - The Traditional Choice: Printed on certified archival canvas, this format leans into the warmth, texture and the historic allure of the scene.
Construction: Hand-stretched over a 1.5” wood structure with a back panel for added elegance and stability.
Framing: Available with a minimalist, Oxford-brown float-frame for a gallery-style presentation.
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