Antonio Canet Hernández Exhibition at Richmond Council Chambers
Antonio Canet Hernández Exhibition at Richmond Council Chambers
Exhibition: December – April 2025
Richmond City Council Chambers, 440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Richmond Art Center has partnered with the Richmond-Regla Friendship Committee and City Councilmember Cesar Zepeda to present a exhibition by Antonio Canet Hernández in the Council Chambers. This exhibition marks the 25th anniversary of the Richmond-Regla Friendship City partnership, established in 1999.
Antonio Canet Hernández’s powerful linoleum block prints capture pivotal moments in Cuba’s revolutionary history, portraying the struggles, sacrifices, and resilience of its people. Over the course of 95 works, Canet emphasizes the revolution as a narrative of human struggle, highlighting both the physical and ideological battles that defined Cuba’s path to independence.
Folks can attend a City Council meeting (1st, 3rd, and 4th Tuesdays) to view this important collection -doors generally open 30 minutes early to view the artwork before the meeting starts.
ABOUT THE ARTIST: Antonio Canet Hernández (1942–2008), from Regla, is considered a national treasure of Cuba. He was an award-winning painter, muralist, and graphic artist, who exhibited his work in exhibitions across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the United States. Canet is best known for his linoleum block prints, which capture significant moments in Cuba’s revolutionary history. He was a member of the International Fine Artists Association of UNESCO and illustrated José Martí’s novel “Lucía Jerez”. In 2003, Canet created the print series, “Fidel y el Moncada”, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Moncada attack.
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