Belkis Ayón
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Belkis Ayón Manso was a Cuban artist and lithographer. Her work was based on Afro-Cuban
religion, combining the myth of Sikan and the traditions of the Abakuá
, a men's secret society, though her work was often thought to reflect her personal issues as well. Her work began exhibition in 1988, and exhibitions continued until at least 2006. The artist committed suicide at the age of 32.
Since her death, the Cuban government has declared her work a patrimony, and so none of it is currently allowed to leave the country.
Afro-Cuban
The term Afro-Cuban refers to Cubans of Sub Saharan African ancestry, and to historical or cultural elements in Cuba thought to emanate from this community...
religion, combining the myth of Sikan and the traditions of the Abakuá
Abakuá
Abakua or Abakuá is an Afro-Cuban men's initiatory fraternity, or secret society, which originated from fraternal associations in the Cross River region of southeastern Nigeria and southwestern Cameroon...
, a men's secret society, though her work was often thought to reflect her personal issues as well. Her work began exhibition in 1988, and exhibitions continued until at least 2006. The artist committed suicide at the age of 32.
Since her death, the Cuban government has declared her work a patrimony, and so none of it is currently allowed to leave the country.
External links
- http://www.medaid.org/www/art/artists/bayon/works.html