Charles Anselmo - Homeless Hands

A presentation by Charles Anselmo, Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 2:00 pm

Fine art photographer Charles Anselmo will discuss Cuban photography since the revolution and its historical relevance for the island nation's photographic art today. Referencing a vibrant tradition of visual iconography, he will explore Cuba's unique cultural narrative and the role of social context through three distinct generations of Cuban photographers, also exploring the relationship between history and the photographic image.

Over the course of 25 years, Anselmo has returned to Cuba frequently to develop collaborative exchanges with Cuban arts organizations, to conduct numerous photography workshops, and to exhibit his work. He has spoken as Visiting Lecturer at the University of Havana and the San Alejandro Academy of Fine Art, Cuba's oldest art school. On display in the gallery is his exhibit, Memoria Eidética, a retrospective of his large format images from Havana.