Next Doors FIART 2010

Some 200 artisans from 19 countries, including Argentina, India, Italy and Colombia will participate in the International Fair of Havana FIART 2010, from December 9 to 19. For the first time artisans from Russia, El Salvador and Senegal will also participate.

Guillermo Solenzal, director of the Cuban Cultural Fund, told reporters that the fair will increase by 20 the number of stands with respect to the previous edition, and will exhibit high quality products. From morning until late at night, the leading craftsmen of Cuba will also show their talents in different fields, including painting and design.

The fair will honor the eastern province of Holguin and its long tradition. Artisans of the city will present a collection of wooden vessels of different designs and techniques, and a project inspired by the work of the late painter Wifredo Lam. During the fair, fashion shows, workshops and theoretical meetings on development and marketing for visual arts and crafts will also be held.