"Street in Old Havana - Aged Photo" offers a timeless, nostalgic perspective on the vibrant energy of Cuba. Taken in September 2024 as part of the Captured Landscapes: Cuba - New York series—a multimedia collaboration between Ildiko Tillman and Cuban jazz pianist Elio Villafranca—this piece feels less like a photograph and more like a still from a vintage film.
Artistically enhanced to create an "aged" aesthetic, the image sits at the crossroads of photography and expressionist filmmaking. The artist added a sense of motion to the scene, causing the colonial houses to appear fluid, as if shimmering in the intense heat of a late-summer afternoon. While the architecture melts into memory, the people walk by undisturbed, representing the enduring resilience of the Habaneros.
The Aesthetic: Vintage Soul This piece is designed for interiors that crave character and history. The "aged" quality gives the artwork a sense of provenance and depth, making it an excellent choice for a vintage-inspired study, a cigar lounge, or a living room filled with travel treasures. It captures the feeling of a fleeting memory preserved in time.
Museum-Quality Formats "Street in Old Havana - Aged Photo" is a strictly Limited Edition release (only 30 prints per medium).
Archival Canvas (The Classic Choice): The texture of the canvas enhances the vintage, "aged" look of the photograph, giving it the appearance of a historic artifact or oil painting. No frame for a free-floating, unbounded look.
Construction: Printed on certified archival quality canvas, hand-stretched over a 1.5” wood structure. Features a solid back panel for added elegance and stability.
Framing: Available with a simple, black floating frame to complete the classic look.
Premium Matte Metal (The Contemporary Contrast): Infused onto aluminum with a Matte finish. This format offers a unique juxtaposition—presenting a vintage-style, "old world" image on a sleek, modern material. The matte finish eliminates glare, allowing the subtle textures and motion effects to be seen clearly from any angle.
Note: Metal prints arrive frameless and ready to hang.
"Street in Old Havana - Aged Photo" offers a timeless, nostalgic perspective on the vibrant energy of Cuba. Taken in September 2024 as part of the Captured Landscapes: Cuba - New York series—a multimedia collaboration between Ildiko Tillman and Cuban jazz pianist Elio Villafranca—this piece feels less like a photograph and more like a still from a vintage film.
Artistically enhanced to create an "aged" aesthetic, the image sits at the crossroads of photography and expressionist filmmaking. The artist added a sense of motion to the scene, causing the colonial houses to appear fluid, as if shimmering in the intense heat of a late-summer afternoon. While the architecture melts into memory, the people walk by undisturbed, representing the enduring resilience of the Habaneros.
The Aesthetic: Vintage Soul This piece is designed for interiors that crave character and history. The "aged" quality gives the artwork a sense of provenance and depth, making it an excellent choice for a vintage-inspired study, a cigar lounge, or a living room filled with travel treasures. It captures the feeling of a fleeting memory preserved in time.
Museum-Quality Formats "Street in Old Havana - Aged Photo" is a strictly Limited Edition release (only 30 prints per medium).
Archival Canvas (The Classic Choice): The texture of the canvas enhances the vintage, "aged" look of the photograph, giving it the appearance of a historic artifact or oil painting. No frame for a free-floating, unbounded look.
Construction: Printed on certified archival quality canvas, hand-stretched over a 1.5” wood structure. Features a solid back panel for added elegance and stability.
Framing: Available with a simple, black floating frame to complete the classic look.
Premium Matte Metal (The Contemporary Contrast): Infused onto aluminum with a Matte finish. This format offers a unique juxtaposition—presenting a vintage-style, "old world" image on a sleek, modern material. The matte finish eliminates glare, allowing the subtle textures and motion effects to be seen clearly from any angle.
Note: Metal prints arrive frameless and ready to hang.
