Unpack Studio Havana Residency

The Unpack Studio semi-programmed residency in Vedado, Havana, Cuba is open to visual artists, curators, performers, writers and researchers. The resident can research, create new work individually or in collaboration, interact and network with contemporary Cuban practitioners, Cuban art students, performers, galleries, curators and, of course, explore Havana. We focus on providing intellectual and critical support and organizing access to Cuban institutions such as art centres, galleries and universities. Unpack Studio works with curators with international recognition: we are currently working with Dannys Montes de Oca, one of the curators of the Havana Biennial. A Daily Coordinator is also present to help the artists to implement their projects and negotiate Havana, an exciting but challenging city. We provide the opportunity to network and collaborate with local artists, theoreticians and curators. What is important to our organization is that this in turn opens doors for Cuban artists to learn about other practices through artist talks and presentations and may create the possibility for them to promote their work internationally. This spirit of exchange is one of the core values of the residency as well as diversity and inclusiveness.