Street in Old Havana - Black and White is a monochromatic study of motion, heat, and history. Captured in September 2024 as part of the Captured Landscapes: Cuba - New York series—a multimedia collaboration between Ildiko Tillman and renowned Cuban jazz pianist Elio Villafranca—this piece strips away color to reveal the raw texture and rhythm of the city.
Artistically enhanced to evoke the style of 1950s cinematography, the image features lighter edges that simulate a sun-haze, adding a palpable sense of warmth to the black and white palette. The colonial houses appear fluid, melting in the late-summer heat, while the people move undisturbed through the frame. It exists at the crossroads of classic film and modern photography.
The Aesthetic: Timeless Sophistication
This piece is perfect for those seeking deeper meaning and understated elegance. The black and white format makes it a versatile addition to any interior, from a modern minimalist office to a traditional study. It captures the Old Havana mystique—classic, resilient, and enduring.
Cinematic, black and white, impressionist photography. Street scene, travel, urban landscapes.
Museum-Quality Formats Street in Old Havana - Black and White is a strictly Limited Edition release. Only 30 prints per medium.
Archival Canvas - The Classic Choice: The texture of the canvas adds depth to the shadows and highlights of the black and white image, creating a rich, painting-like effect.
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. No frame for a free-floating, unbounded look.
Framing: Available with a simple, black floating frame for a polished, museum-gallery look. No back panel with framed canvas.
Premium Matte Metal - The Modern Choice: Infused onto aluminum with a matte finish. This surface is ideal for black and white photography, as it provides deep, true blacks and bright whites without the distraction of reflection. The smooth, industrial finish contrasts beautifully with the fluid, organic motion of the edit.
Note: Metal prints arrive frameless and ready to hang.
Street in Old Havana - Black and White is a monochromatic study of motion, heat, and history. Captured in September 2024 as part of the Captured Landscapes: Cuba - New York series—a multimedia collaboration between Ildiko Tillman and renowned Cuban jazz pianist Elio Villafranca—this piece strips away color to reveal the raw texture and rhythm of the city.
Artistically enhanced to evoke the style of 1950s cinematography, the image features lighter edges that simulate a sun-haze, adding a palpable sense of warmth to the black and white palette. The colonial houses appear fluid, melting in the late-summer heat, while the people move undisturbed through the frame. It exists at the crossroads of classic film and modern photography.
The Aesthetic: Timeless Sophistication
This piece is perfect for those seeking deeper meaning and understated elegance. The black and white format makes it a versatile addition to any interior, from a modern minimalist office to a traditional study. It captures the Old Havana mystique—classic, resilient, and enduring.
Cinematic, black and white, impressionist photography. Street scene, travel, urban landscapes.
Museum-Quality Formats Street in Old Havana - Black and White is a strictly Limited Edition release. Only 30 prints per medium.
Archival Canvas - The Classic Choice: The texture of the canvas adds depth to the shadows and highlights of the black and white image, creating a rich, painting-like effect.
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. No frame for a free-floating, unbounded look.
Framing: Available with a simple, black floating frame for a polished, museum-gallery look. No back panel with framed canvas.
Premium Matte Metal - The Modern Choice: Infused onto aluminum with a matte finish. This surface is ideal for black and white photography, as it provides deep, true blacks and bright whites without the distraction of reflection. The smooth, industrial finish contrasts beautifully with the fluid, organic motion of the edit.
Note: Metal prints arrive frameless and ready to hang.
