Roberto Fabelo’s Auction Triumphs: Rising Demand Amidst Scarcity
Cuban artist Roberto Fabelo continues to captivate the art world, with his recent auction results underscoring both escalating demand and the increasing rarity of his works. In March 2024, Fabelo’s monumental triptych Arte culinario achieved a record-breaking sale of $630,000 at Christie’s New York, marking the highest price ever fetched for his work at auction .MutualArt+2Beyond Artist+2Beyond Artist+2 This sale is part of a broader trend highlighting Fabelo’s growing prominence. His 2018 triptych Perrerío sold for $579,600 at Christie’s Latin American Art sale in March 2022, setting a new auction record for the artist at that time . These significant sales reflect a robust market interest in Fabelo’s unique blend…
Refuge in the Art Market 2025
Graph by The Business Research Company The Art Market: A Safe Haven Investment in 2025 The art market is increasingly regarded as a “safe haven” investment, particularly during times of economic uncertainty. This perception is reinforced by the historical resilience of art values against inflation and market volatility. Recent reports highlight that fine art is viewed as a strategic asset for wealth preservation, with 32% of billionaires planning to increase their exposure to fine art and antiques in 2024-2025. The Role of Technology in Art Investments Technology has significantly transformed the art market. Blockchain technology is now widely used for provenance verification and fractional ownership, making high-value art accessible to…
Roberto Fabelo – Who is he?
Roberto Fabelo, born on January 28, 1950, in Guáimaro, Cuba, discovered his love for drawing during his childhood in his hometown. He would often sketch on random pieces of paper, and his passion for drawing, which he refers to as “graphomania,” was ignited. Over time, what began as a simple pastime turned into a consuming vice, as Fabelo found solace in letting his imagination flow on paper using various artistic mediums such as pencil, charcoal, and ink. His sketches became a reflection of his creative expression and artistic talent. Who would have thought that Roberto Fabelo became a multi-talented artist who works as a painter, draftsman, and sculptor. He completed…
The Rise of Cuban Art on the Global Market
The Value of Cuban Fine Art in 2025: Spotlight on Roberto Fabelo Cuban art has long been celebrated for its rich history and unique blend of cultural influences, but recent years have seen a surge in its global appeal. This growth can be attributed to increased international interest in Cuban culture, improved access to Cuban artists’ works, and the easing of restrictions on trade and travel. Auction houses such as Phillips and Christie’s have played a pivotal role in bringing Cuban art to the forefront of the global market, showcasing both established and emerging artists. Roberto Fabelo, a master of surrealism and storytelling through art, has emerged as one of…
Juan Bravo – creating nebulas, galaxies, and unknown worlds
Juan Bravo was born in the Sánchez Ramírez province, Dominican Republic in 1961, emerged much later in the world of art, as he is part of the so-called “Generation of ’80”. As an artist, Juan Bravo prefers large formats to express his artistic concerns as a high-flying artist. He “assumes drawing as his first option in his creative activity,” according to critic Amable López Meléndez. Juan Bravo moves with unprecedented skill in the field of abstractions, creating nebula, galaxies, in short, an unknown world that begins to be created before our eyes in an instant prior to the creation of time itself and space. All that “chaos” that can be…
The Rising Tide of Asian Art: Why It’s Taking the Global Stage by Storm
Do Ho Suh opens at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia as a Sydney exclusive for the Sydney International Art Series 2022-23 Today, we’re diving into a vibrant and dynamic topic that’s been making waves in the art world: the increasing prominence of Asian artists in global auctions and exhibitions. If you’ve been keeping an eye on the scene, you’ve probably noticed that Asian art is more than just a trend—it’s a powerful force shaping the international art landscape. So, let’s explore why this is happening and what it means for the future of art. A Rich Cultural Heritage First things first, Asian art is rooted in a rich, diverse, and ancient cultural…
The Rise of Latin American Surrealism: Fabelo and Beyond
From Magical Realism to the Metaphysical Menagerie Latin American Surrealism didn’t merely echo European avant-garde currents — it reimagined them through a continent’s complex history of myth, colonialism, and revolution. While figures like Frida Kahlo and Wifredo Lam brought global attention, today’s torchbearers, such as Roberto Fabelo, have expanded the visual lexicon with fierce imagination and biting cultural insight. Fabelo’s World: Elegant, Grotesque, and Absolutely Human Fabelo doesn’t illustrate dreams — he stages them. In El viaje fantástico, his bronze creatures walk the knife-edge between nightmare and poetry. Hybrid figures, animals with too much knowledge in their eyes, sensuality tangled with satire: this is Surrealism that bites, whispers, and seduces.…
What Makes a Painting Valuable to Collectors?
Understanding Rarity, Provenance, and Artistic Significance In the art world, value is rarely accidental. A painting’s worth emerges from a layered interplay of history, context, and perception — not just aesthetics. While taste is subjective, collectors who move with confidence typically understand five key drivers of value: 1. Artistic Significance Value begins with impact. Did the artist shift a movement, challenge convention, or redefine form? Consider Kandinsky’s early abstractions or Malevich’s Suprematist compositions — these works didn’t just reflect art history, they shaped it. 2. Rarity and Scarcity Scarcity enhances allure. Whether it’s a unique work or part of a limited series, the fewer there are, the more intense the…
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The Instituto Cervantes exhibits a selection of works by Roberto Fabelo
Until May 11, the Instituto Cervantes in Madrid (Calle Alcalá, 49) is exhibiting Fabelo. Grafomanía, a selection of works by Roberto Fabelo, a Cuban artist who works in diverse languages such as painting, sculpture, and illustration, in its exhibition hall. Free admission until full capacity is reached. 144 drawings made on various surfaces, six paintings, and one sculpture constitute a journey through works of different formats, selected by curator Mario José Hernández, from strange and dreamlike images that combine elements of reality and fantasy with meticulous attention to detail in a symbolic interpretation. Using vibrant colors and intricate compositions in his paintings, drawings, and sculptures, he often depicts fantastic creatures,…
