Alicia Leal Veloz (born 15 November 1957) is a Cuban painter. She was born in Sancti SpÃÂritus.
Art
Leal's work focuses on women and the relationship between women and men, and they are known for their flat perspective with intricate and narrative details. Her paintings take inspiration from folk art. Leal works from the studio she owns with her husband and fellow painter Juan Moreira. Their studio is located in El Vedado in Havana, Cuba. Her work is a part of permanent collections at world-class institutions such as the National Museum of Fine Art in Havana and the Spanish Embassy at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.
Leal is a 1980 graduate of the San Alejandro Fine Arts School, known as the first art school in Cuba. She is also a member of the National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC) and the International Association of Art (IAA/AIAP).
Exhibitions
Leal has participated in nearly one-hundred collective exhibitions, including:
- 1984âÂÂAlicia Leal, drawings and paintings. Homage to José Fowler. Culture House of Plaza municipality, Havana, Cuba.
- 1985âÂÂWhen I See a Tree. 23 y 12 Art Center, Havana, Cuba.
- 1986âÂÂAlicia Leal. Ernest Thaelman Art Gallery, Berlin, Germany.
- 1987âÂÂAlicia Leal Exhibit. Habana Libre Hotel, Havana, Cuba.
- 1988âÂÂAlicia Leal. Robinson Gallery, Houston, Texas, US.
- 1992âÂÂTales While Walking. Espacio Abierto Art Gallery, Revolución y Cultura Magazine, Havana, Cuba.
- 1994âÂÂJuan Moreira and Alicia Leal. Chelsea Art Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica.
- 1997âÂÂJuan Moreira and Alicia Leal. La Acacia Art Gallery, Havana, Cuba.
- 1999âÂÂAlice in the Center of Wonders. Pablo de la Torriente Brau Cultural Center, Havana, Cuba.
- 1999âÂÂAlicia Leal ("A Guitarra Limpia" concert by Carlos Varela), Pablo de la Torriente Brau Cultural Center, Havana, Cuba.
- 1999âÂÂAlicia Leal. Avellaneda Hall, National Theater of Cuba. Havana, Cuba.
- 2000âÂÂJuan Moreira and Alicia Leal. Paintings, Drawings and Mosaic Art. Meliá Varadero Hotel, Cuba.
- 2000âÂÂMosaic Art and Paintings, Alicia Leal and Juan Moreira. José MartàMonument, Havana, Cuba.
- 2001âÂÂAlicia Leal (Graphic, Drawing and Mosaic Art). Art Gallery in Colón, Matanzas, Cuba.
- 2001âÂÂFantasies by Two (Joint exhibit with artist Juan Moreira). Sancti Spiritus Art Gallery, Cuba.
- 2002âÂÂUnveiling Shades (Photographies). La Acacia Art Gallery, Havana, Cuba.
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