Hello friends of Architecture + Design! I hope you are enjoying a day as inspiring as the place I am going to present to you today, the Víctor Manuel Gallery, a space where history, architecture, design and art merge in perfect harmony.
In the Plaza de la Catedral, located in the old Casa de Baños, we find this emblematic building, on the corner of San Ignacio and Callejón del Chorro. This gallery resides in a place with a fascinating history. It was the last construction to be erected in this square, due to the presence of a cistern, a cistern that supplied water to the buildings in the area. In 1854, a fruit warehouse was built on this site, which would later be transformed into the first public bath in Havana, keeping its name to this day.
¡Hola amigos de Arquitectura + Diseño! Espero que estén disfrutando de un día tan inspirador como el lugar que les voy a presentar hoy, la Galería Víctor Manuel, un espacio donde la historia, la arquitectura, el diseño y el arte se fusionan en perfecta armonía.
En la Plaza de la Catedral, ubicdo en la antigua Casa de Baños , nos encontramos con ese emblemático edificio, en la esquina de San Ignacio y Callejón del Chorro. Esta galería reside en un lugar con una historia fascinante. Fue la última construcción en erigirse en esta plaza, debido a la presencia de un aljibe, un cisterna que abastecía de agua a los edificios de la zona. En 1854, en este sitio se construyó un almacén de frutas, que luego se transformaría en el primer baño público de La Habana, manteniendo su nombre hasta nuestros días.
This two-story building, next to the Palace of the Marquis of Aguas Claras, still preserves vestiges of its past. On the corner, an ancient marble fountain is embedded in the wall, a silent testimony to its original function as a water supplier for the city's inhabitants and the sailors arriving at the port. Its sober and refined architecture, although different from the rest of the square, blends perfectly into this historic complex.
Este edificio de dos plantas, junto al Palacio del Marqués de Aguas Claras, aún conserva vestigios de su pasado. En la esquina, una antigua fuente de mármol se encuentra incrustada en la pared, testimonio silencioso de su función original como abastecedor de agua para los habitantes de la ciudad y los marineros que llegaban al puerto. Su arquitectura sobria y refinada, aunque diferente al resto de la plaza, se integra perfectamente en este complejo histórico.
But what really attracted me was the gallery and arts and crafts shop that today occupies this space. The high windows, which extend from the ceiling to the floor, allowed a glimpse of the works of art displayed inside, inviting me to enter.
Pero lo que realmente me atrajo fue la galería y tienda de artes y manualidades que hoy ocupa este espacio. Los altos ventanales, que se extienden desde el techo hasta el piso, permitían vislumbrar las obras de arte expuestas en su interior, invitándome a entrar.
Once inside, I was fascinated by the perfect symbiosis between architecture and art. The huge doors and windows, the beautiful stained glass windows that cover the upper part of the windows, letting the light filter through and illuminate the works, create a magical atmosphere. The gallery is divided into two spaces: an exhibition area and a commercial area, where crafts and works of art are sold, some displayed in elegant display cases. Lamps, metal ornaments, clocks, decorative plates and wood carvings, among other pieces, are displayed with care and good taste.
Una vez dentro, me fascinó la perfecta simbiosis entre arquitectura y arte. Las enormes puertas y ventanales, los hermosos vitrales que cubren la parte superior de las ventanas, dejando que la luz se filtre e ilumine las obras, crean una atmósfera mágica. La galería se divide en dos espacios: un área de exposición y un área comercial, donde se venden artesanías y obras de arte, algunas expuestas en elegantes vitrinas. Lámparas, adornos de metal, relojes, platos decorativos y tallas de madera, entre otras piezas, se muestran con cuidado y buen gusto.
The original structure of the building has been preserved with respect and sensitivity. The wooden ceilings, painted blue, contrast with the stone block walls and metal columns. The brick work on some walls and on the columns, before the wood of the ceiling, is an architectural delight.
La estructura original del edificio ha sido preservada con respeto y sensibilidad. Los techos de madera, pintados de azul, contrastan con las paredes de bloques de piedra y las columnas de metal. El trabajo de ladrillo en algunas paredes y en las columnas, antes de la madera del techo, es una delicia arquitectónica.
The two main exhibition rooms feature paintings by contemporary artists, although one of them also displays some works on metal pieces and tables in addition to the walls. The other room, in addition to the paintings, has iron furniture decorated with ceramics, creating a unique and eclectic atmosphere.
Las dos salas principales de exposición presentan pinturas de artistas contemporáneos, aunque una de ellas también muestra algunas obras en piezas de metal y mesas además de en las paredes. La otra sala, además de las pinturas, tiene muebles de hierro decorados con cerámica, creando una atmósfera única y ecléctica.
There is an exceptional work by the Cuban artist Rubén Fernández, a painting that captivated me for its intensity and the way it addresses the viewer. His large eyes seem to follow you with an intense and alert gaze, no matter where you are in the room. The skill of Fernández, a self-taught artist, is evident in the way he creates multiple aspects and expressions in a single work, provoking a singular experience.
Hay una obra excepcional del artista cubano Rubén Fernández, un cuadro que me cautivó por su intensidad y la forma en que se dirige al espectador. Sus grandes ojos parecen seguirte con una mirada intensa y alerta, sin importar en qué lugar de la sala te encuentres. La habilidad de Fernández, artista autodidacta, se evidencia en la forma en que crea múltiples aspectos y expresiones en una sola obra, provocando una experiencia singular.
At the Víctor Manuel Gallery, it is a space designed to provide a fascinating and unforgettable experience. I highly recommend visiting!
En la Galería Víctor Manuel, es un espacio diseñado para brindar una experiencia fascinante e inolvidable. ¡Recomiendo mucho visitarlo!
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Thanks You 🥰
¡Con mucho gusto!
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Me sentí dando este hermoso paseo junto a ti.
Que tengas una hermosa semana 🌹🌷🪷🌷🏵️🌻🌼🪻🌺🌸💐💮🥀🍀Hermana @lileisabel, la arquitectura de la época colonial, es muy hermosa su encanto y durabilidad es impresionante y ni hablar de las obras artísticas que nos muestras a través de tus excelentes fotos.
I felt myself taking this beautiful walk together with you.
Have a beautiful week 🌹🌷🪷🌷🏵️🌻🌼🪻🌺🌸💐💮🥀🍀Sister @lileisabel the architecture of the colonial era, is very beautiful its charm and durability is impressive and not to mention the artistic works that you show us through your excellent photos.
Me alegra mucho que lo hayas disfrutado , está antigua Casa de Baño es actualmente una Galería muy bonita , me gustó mucho visitar ese lugar . Un abrazo 🤗
I love the colorfulness of the gallery and the history of the building is very curious.... Thanks for sharing 😊
Wonderful photos
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Thank you very much, I'm so glad you like it ☺️, It's a very important place that hasn't been valued so much and now it has a beautiful gallery, I wanted to honor it! Thank you for everything 😘
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This was such an interesting read! The blend of history, architecture, and art in the Víctor Manuel Gallery is truly fascinating. I love how the original structure has been preserved while also creating a vibrant space for contemporary art. The stained glass windows and intricate details make it feel like a place full of stories. Your photos capture the beauty and atmosphere perfectly! Thanks for sharing this hidden gem
Thank you very much for your appreciation, it is a place with history, magnificent preserved architecture and above all with a lot of art inside. We Havanans are extremely lucky to have this Heritage City, greetings 😊
oh amiga me encantó esa galería, tiene obras impresionantes y muy bonitas. es muy placentero ver cómo se le dan nuevos usos a los locales antiguos, es como si volvieran a nacer pero conservando su bella arquitectura. Un abrazo 🤗
Oh friend I loved that gallery, it has impressive and very beautiful works. It is very pleasant to see how new uses are given to the old premises, it is as if they were reborn but preserving their beautiful architecture. A hug 🤗
That's right, my friend, just like a rebirth, I like this combination of architecture and ancient history with contemporary art. Greetings dear @mayramalu
This is so impressive!
Thank you very much for appreciating 👍🏾
Realmente precioso❤️
Realmente precioso ❤️
Thank you very much dear 😍
Amazing deign and arts installed
Yes, thank you for visiting my post. It was a nice walk where art, history and architecture came together.
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The gallery is beautiful, and even more so in that colonial building.
It's great to see how these beautiful spaces are reused, so the city comes back to life and continues to preserve its ancient elegance. Thanks, friend 😊❤️
Hello friend, yes they knew how to take good advantage of the space by giving a new opportunity to the building, the gallery has an attractive and beautiful display, I liked the allusive to fruits and the colorful teapot.
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Yes, the space was really well used and a building with its original design from many years ago was preserved 😊