Unpack Studio Art Projects & Residency

26/02/2026

Throwback to a magical moment when our artist-in-residence, W***y Looyen from the Netherlands, was hosted by the incredible painter Moisés Finalé and his wife in their personal studio. Grateful for these artistic connections.

14/02/2026

Resident artist W***y Looyen joined our curator Dannys Montes de Oca at HB, an exhibition gathering 24 influential figures of Cuban contemporary art at Galería Habana. The exhibition offers a panoramic view of where Cuban art stands today. A vital experience for any artist in residence seeking context and connection.

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13/02/2026

With resident artist W***y Looyen, we experienced the magic of the Havana’s Camera Obscura. This remarkable installation, a gift from Spain based on a Leonardo da Vinci design, is a global rarity—one of just 54 worldwide and a standout attraction in all of Latin America. From 35 meters up, it casts a real-time, moving image of the colonial architecture below

12/02/2026

A massive thank you to our wonderful residents, Jørgen Teller and Kristina Grünenberg, for an unforgettable final night in Havana.
Thank you for being such gracious hosts, welcoming our team and artist friends into our space for a special private presentation. A huge thank you to Jørgen for sharing his captivating sound installation with us.

11/02/2026

Together with our residents, we attended the opening of “Keep on Painting, Peter” at the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes. The show, curated by José Ángel Toirac, our teammate Dannys Montes de Oca, and Jorge A. Fernández Torres, offers a profound look at the work of Pedro Álvarez (1967-2004).

30/01/2026

Artist W***y Looyen, in residency at Unpack Studio, working within the house during her stay in Havana. This period of creation will culminate in a final exhibition, presenting the work developed throughout this immersive experience.

28/01/2026

Unpack Studio / La Casa de la Salamandra
LE INVITA

VIERNES, 30 DE ENERO

6:00 p.m. | Inauguración y conversatorio con la artista neerlandesa W***y Looyen

8:30 p.m. | Descarga y Karaoke con Mirlo y Fernando Camejo
Invitado especial: tú.

Un espacio para el arte, la voz y el encuentro.

Calle 10 #355 e/ 15 y 17, Vedado.

20/01/2026

So inspiring to see our Danish artists in residence, Jørgen Teller and Kristina Grünenberg, sharing ideas with the wonderful curator Dannys Montes de Oca and the talented Denis Peralta — pianist, composer, and musical director who is part of the legendary Cuban group SINTESIS.
Grateful for these enriching encounters at Unpack Studio.

14/01/2026

"El Sueño húmedo de Alex", por la compañía Mal Paso, en La Casa de la Salamandra.

Gracias Mal Paso
Osnel Delgado
Argel Ernesto Gonzalez
Ernesto Escobar

¡UN LUJO!

Dirección: Argel E.González Coreografía: Osnel Delgado Dirección de Fotografía: Omar Estrada Edición: Alejandro Hernández & Issac Garrido Música: Lament by J...

12/01/2026

Anoche, La Casa de la Salamandra vibró con una energía indescriptible.
Un agradecimiento enorme a todos los increíbles artistas que subieron al escenario —cada nota, cada voz, cada improvisación tejió un momento único.
Y, por supuesto, a cada invitado que llegó con las ganas de compartir y convertirse en parte esencial del ritual. Esto es lo que sucede cuando el talento y la buena vibra se encuentran.

¡Seguimos descargando!

10/01/2026

We continue connecting dots across the map. Our residents artists Jørgen Teller (Denmark) and W***y Looyen (Netherlands) visited a unique piece of Danish art history in Cuba: the murals by Asger Jorn at the Oficina de Asuntos Históricos. Grateful to Armando Gómez for guiding us through this cultural treasure.



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09/01/2026

Last Sunday at Callejón de Hamel with our residents. An immersive dive into Afro-Cuban culture, where art and Santería meet.