This ride took place as part of the journey back home on Sunday afternoon after a short vacation.
On our way we had to pass through the city of Matanzas, capital of one of the western provinces of Cuba with the same name.
Our trip took place by car. We drove along the Viaducto, an avenue that runs parallel to the seawall of Matanzas Bay.
This bay is the second deepest in the country. It has a water mirror of approximately 36 km2. Its port is the most important for the traffic of oil supertankers in Cuba.
In August 2022, a fire of great proportions with regrettable consequences occurred in this area. This event will remain sadly engraved in the memory, not only of the people of Matanzas, but of all Cubans.
The boardwalk that borders the bay is an important part of the life of the people that inhabit this piece of land. The fishing, the enjoyment of its waters in bathing areas that people have improvised, the conversations of friends and couples sitting on its wall, are everyday scenes.
As part of a cultural project called "En camino", several large sculptures have been placed along the boardwalk and other places. Established and new artists, sons and daughters of this land, have left their mark on this project.
An excellent work by the renowned artist Ictiandro Rodriguez seems to walk on the wall carrying his fishing rods, like any other person, despite its size and the material it is made of.
El pescador/The fisherman
Two works by Osmany Betancourt (Lolo), an outstanding plastic artist with an important trajectory, invite to reflection.
Mujer con sombrero/Woman with hat
Los zapatos/The shoes
It was impossible for me to find the name of the creator of this nice work entitled "La botellera". However, I share it with you so that you can admire it.
La botellera/The bottle rack
The purpose of this outdoor gallery is to bring art closer to the people. Let them coexist in the public spaces of the city. And also to be admired by all those who, like us, walk along that artery that connects Havana with the Varadero beach resort.
All of them contain great artistic and conceptual quality, which I present to you in this Wednesday stroll for everyone's enjoyment.
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