An exhibition of paintings centered on Peruvian and Cuban themes—featuring works by 16 Peruvian artists—has been organized by the Embassy of Cuba and the College of Engineers of Peru–Lima (CIPL) exalting Cuban culture.
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The exhibition, titled “On the Fabric of the Wind” (in spanish Sobre la tela del viento), was inaugurated by the Chargé d’Affaires of the Cuban diplomatic mission, Ambassador Yamila Pita, and the Dean of the CIPL, Edwin Chávarri. The works showcase imagery from both nations, as well as various aspects of life on the island.
During the opening, Ambassador Pita highlighted that the exhibition strengthens the bonds of friendship and solidarity between Peru and Cuba. She explained that bilateral cultural ties have been solidified through literary exchanges, mutual musical influence, and joint efforts to preserve both tangible and intangible heritage.
The diplomat recalled José Martí’s admiration for Peru, which he described as a passionate and generous people. She also touched upon the intellectual, epistolary, and solidarity-based connection that the Peruvian socialist thinker José Carlos Mariátegui maintained with Cuba.
En la expo “La tela del Viento” inaugurada en Lima, como culminacion de la Jornada con motivo del Dia de la Cultura Cubana, (EmbaCuba) hay una obra, todas de alto vuelo, que destaca a nuestro Silvio Rodriguez. Su autor Bruno Portuguez. Gracias #Peru. La #Cultura une. pic.twitter.com/MZYSunOw8X
— Embajada de Cuba en el Perú (@EmbaCubaPeru) November 8, 2026
The text reads, “At the “The Fabric of the Wind” (in spanish “Sobre la tela del viento”) exhibition, which opened in Lima as the culmination of events marking Cuban Culture Day (EmbaCuba), there is one piece—among many high-caliber works—that highlights our own Silvio Rodríguez. It was created by Bruno Portuguez. Thank you, Peru. Culture unites.
Pita expressed her gratitude to the participating Peruvian visual artists, as well as to the CIPL and its Dean for their sponsorship, noting that the event is part of the diplomatic mission’s cultural promotion initiatives.
Chávarri remarked that both engineering and artistic expression share a foundation in creativity and the capacity to transform one’s environment for the betterment of society. “Engineering and art go hand in hand; both seek to transform and create a common good,” he stated.
Exhibiting artist Alejandro Medina explained that the exhibition’s title alludes to the work of José Martí. Meanwhile, German-Peruvian academic Dorotea Ortman noted that the exhibition aims to celebrate life through paintings that depict everyday scenes and expressions of vitality.
The opening included a musical segment by the young artist Urpi Portuguez, who performed Andean songs. The event thus integrated painting and music as part of the cultural commemoration held in Lima.
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