The Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami has unveiled a diverse April program featuring two major exhibitions focused on Afro-Cuban art and identity. "El Pasado Mío / My Own Past" showcases nearly two centuries of Afrodescendant contributions to Cuban art, highlighting 45 artists including a significant group of historically overlooked women, while "Afrocubanismo" draws from the Ramón and Nercys Cernuda Collection to explore the 1930s movement that fused European modernism with Afro-Cuban culture.
These exhibitions and their accompanying educational programs, such as expert-led tours of Japanese ceramics and Frank Stella's work, underscore the museum's mission as a bridge between academic research and community engagement. By centering Afro-Cuban narratives and offering participatory workshops, the institution reinforces its role as a critical site for exploring cultural heritage and the evolving function of art in society.