RITA LONGA: FORMA, ESPACIO, LUZ = SHAPE, SPACE, LIGHT.; Iris Gorostola, Margarita Ruiz y Lourdes Álvarez (Coordinación Editorial)

La Habana, Cuba: Collage Ediciones; Arte Cubano Ediciones, 2023. b/w and color plates, chron., ports., bibliographical references (pages 292-324), b/w pict. boards. The work and personality of the Cuban sculptor Rita Longa, both of essential elegance, are reflected in this book that enrichs the understanding of her life and work, unveiling aesthetic principles, providing insights into various moments and facets of her extensive production, and accurately situating her within the trajectory of contemporary art in Cuba. The edition features introductory essays by architect Emma Álvarez-Tabio, the artist’s granddaughter, and by Dr. Llilian Llanes, a dedicated researcher and promoter of Cuban art. The meticulously crafted book encompasses critiques by scholars and journalists, contemporary testimonials, a meticulous chronology, an extensive bibliography, and over a hundred reproductions in color and black and white. These images showcase the sculptor’s iconic pieces, including the Virgen del Camino, the Grupo familiar – affectionately known as the «Venaditos del Zoológico» – and the Gallo de Morón. ENGLISH AND SPANISH TEXTS.