Author Description

Published in collaboration with David Castillo, Belkis Ayón is an 89-page bilingual monograph focusing on the voice and work of the late printmaker. The book includes two historical interviews with filmmaker Ines Anselmi and the late journalist Jaime Sarusky, providing insights into Ayón's methods, style, and her exploration of Abakuá fraternal society in Cuba. Ayón's words reveal the significance of the society's origin story, iconography, and practices in shaping her own visual language. Alongside these interviews, the publication features full-page plates showcasing works created by the artist between 1989 and 1999. Belkis Ayón is published on the occasion of the first gallery solo exhibition of Ayón's work since her passing in 1999, organized by David Castillo and the Belkis Ayón Estate.