Femininity, spirituality and Cuban identity are themes explored in “The Necessity of Seduction: Cuba and Eros,” a new exhibition on view at the Echo Contemporary, with works by three artists from Cuba and the US. The curator and featured artist Karen Graffeo was inspired by tiny erotic photographs that were once included with cigars sold in Cuba in the 1800s. She joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to share more about the history of these photos and why they spoke volumes about the themes represented in the exhibition.
Interview highlights:
The nuances of seduction and beauty hinted at by Cuban cigar box photos:
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