This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Republic of Cuba. To celebrate, Steven Heller and Vicki Gold Levi present Cuba Style, a compelling collection of vintage Cuban graphics from the 1920s to the 1959 revolution. This book vividly captures an era when Cuba was a glamorous destination for Americans and Europeans, offering lively music, dance, gambling, and idyllic beaches.
Cuba Style showcases how Cuban graphic artists melded Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Bauhaus modernism, and Vegas kitsch into a distinctive Cuban aesthetic. Featuring images from magazines, packaging, posters, and products like cigars and alcohol, the book provides a visual history of Cuba’s golden age, reflecting both its cultural vibrancy and capitalist extravagance.