Rene PortocarreroCuban, 1912–1985Soy Cuba
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Not on view at present
Where is “Soy Cuba” now? Collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Minneapolis, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the work
Cuban artist René Portocarrero’s designed this bold and colorful poster to promote the 1964 Cuban-Soviet documentary film Soy Cuba (I am Cuba), directed by the prominent Soviet filmmaker Mikhail Kalatozov (1903–1973). The film dramatizes the experiences of several families living under the regime of the U.S.-supported military dictator Fulgencio Batista, thus alluding to the urgent need for socialist revolution. By reminding viewers about life under Batista, the film’s pseudo-historical narrative reinforces the spirt and ideals of the 1959 Cuban revolution.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Details
- Accession number
- 2019.119.1
In the catalog
Sources
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Image: Minneapolis Institute of Art — © Estate of René Portocarrero
