Alicia Leal Veloz (born 15 November 1957) is a

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. She was born in

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Art

Leal's work focuses on women and the relationship between women and men, and they are known for their flat perspective with intricate and

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details. Her paintings take inspiration from folk art. Leal works from the studio she owns with her husband and fellow painter Juan Moreira. Their studio is located in

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. Her work is a part of permanent collections at world-class institutions such as the National Museum of Fine Art in Havana and the Spanish Embassy at the

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. Leal is a 1980 graduate of the San Alejandro Fine Arts School, known as the first art school in Cuba. She is also a member of the

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(UNEAC) and the

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(IAA/AIAP).

Exhibitions

Leal has participated in nearly one-hundred collective exhibitions, including: * 1984—Alicia Leal, drawings and paintings. Homage to José Fowler. Culture House of Plaza municipality, Havana, Cuba. * 1985—When I See a Tree. 23 y 12 Art Center, Havana, Cuba. * 1986—Alicia Leal. Ernest Thaelman Art Gallery,

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. * 1987—Alicia Leal Exhibit. Habana Libre Hotel, Havana, Cuba. * 1988—Alicia Leal. Robinson Gallery,

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, US. * 1992—Tales While Walking. Espacio Abierto Art Gallery, Revolución y Cultura Magazine, Havana, Cuba. * 1994—Juan Moreira and Alicia Leal. Chelsea Art Gallery,

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. * 1997—Juan Moreira and Alicia Leal. La Acacia Art Gallery, Havana, Cuba. * 1999—Alice in the Center of Wonders. Pablo de la Torriente Brau Cultural Center, Havana, Cuba. * 1999—Alicia Leal ("A Guitarra Limpia" concert by Carlos Varela), Pablo de la Torriente Brau Cultural Center, Havana, Cuba. * 1999—Alicia Leal. Avellaneda Hall,

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. Havana, Cuba. * 2000—Juan Moreira and Alicia Leal. Paintings, Drawings and Mosaic Art. Meliá Varadero Hotel, Cuba. * 2000—Mosaic Art and Paintings, Alicia Leal and Juan Moreira. José Martí Monument, Havana, Cuba. * 2001—Alicia Leal (Graphic, Drawing and Mosaic Art). Art Gallery in Colón,

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, Cuba. * 2001—Fantasies by Two (Joint exhibit with artist Juan Moreira). Sancti Spiritus Art Gallery, Cuba. * 2002—Unveiling Shades (Photographies). La Acacia Art Gallery, Havana, Cuba.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Leal, Alicia 1957 births Cuban painters Cuban women painters Living people Academia Nacional de Bellas Artes San Alejandro alumni