Date: 1963
Size: 11 x 17 inches
About the poster: This poster titled "Avec Cuba" was created for an international art exhibition held at Galerie Epona in Paris from October 25 to November 9, 1963. The event was organized to raise funds for the victims of Hurricane Flora, a devastating storm that struck Cuba and other parts of the Caribbean in early October 1963, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The exhibition featured paintings, sculptures, and drawings contributed by international artists in a gesture of solidarity with the Cuban people. The abstract artwork at the top, rendered in bold black and red brushstrokes, evokes both the power of the hurricane and the urgency of the humanitarian response. The poster reflects the cultural and political climate of the early 1960s, a time when Cuba was both symbolically and literally at the center of global attention, and when artistic expression was frequently used as a vehicle for political and humanitarian engagement. Through this exhibition, the French and international art community demonstrated its support for Cuba during a moment of crisis, emphasizing the role of art in fostering international solidarity.