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J. Roberto Diago
Cuban, 1971

J. Roberto Diago Cuban, 1971

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J. Roberto Diago, El Poder de la Presencia, 2006
J. Roberto Diago, El Poder de la Presencia, 2006
J. Roberto Diago, El Poder de la Presencia, 2006

J. Roberto Diago Cuban, 1971

El Poder de la Presencia, 2006
Installation of a group of 10 wood houses built with wood walls collected from houses in the artist’s neighborhood Pogolotti, Havana; metal roofs; a couple contain videos of life in the neighborhood.
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  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 1 ) J. Roberto Diago, La Ciudad Transparente #1
  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 2 ) J. Roberto Diago, La Ciudad Transparente #1
  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 3 ) J. Roberto Diago, La Ciudad Transparente #1
El Poder de la Presencia (2006) is a poignant installation by Juan Roberto Diago that explores the themes of community, memory, and the resilience of life in Havana’s marginalized neighborhoods....
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El Poder de la Presencia (2006) is a poignant installation by Juan Roberto Diago that explores the themes of community, memory, and the resilience of life in Havana’s marginalized neighborhoods. The work consists of ten small wooden houses, constructed from salvaged wood from homes in the artist's own neighborhood, Pogolotti. These houses, with their metal roofs, evoke a sense of fragility and impermanence, yet also stand as symbols of survival and the everyday struggle of life in a city where resources are scarce.

By using the very materials from the neighborhood, Diago creates a direct connection between the artwork and the lived experiences of the people in Pogolotti, reinforcing the idea of "presence" in the face of adversity. A couple of the houses contain videos depicting the daily life in the area, further emphasizing the theme of memory and the persistence of life despite the challenges. The installation not only reflects the physical realities of life in this community but also brings to light the unseen narratives of resilience, dignity, and strength.


Through this work, Diago captures the power of presence—how individuals and communities continue to thrive, leave their mark, and assert their identity, even in the face of difficult circumstances.

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“Infinite Island: Contemporary Caribbean Art" exhibit, the Brooklyn Museum, Aug. 31st, 2007 to Jan. 27th, 2008. Note: The illustrations at page 108 and 109 of the Brooklyn Museum catalog are from a previous display at the artist studio.
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