Experimental Graphics Workshop

The Experimental Graphics Workshop is an artists’ workspace and gallery on Callejón del Chorro in Havana. Local graphic artists work here, and a small gallery beside the studio displays original prints and other works, many for sale. The art can take on political themes and invite questions. Visit to see printing work in progress, browse pieces by Cuban artists or ask about learning lithography and other printmaking techniques. Weekdays are the best time to catch artists at work.

A working studio and gallery

The Experimental Graphics Workshop brings a working space for graphic artists together with a small gallery. You can look around the exhibition area and see artists creating prints in the adjoining workspace. Works are available to buy directly from the workshop, giving you a chance to support Cuban artists through a purchase.

The art includes political pieces that prompt reflection. Take time to look closely at the prints and consider what questions they raise. The gallery is also a place to meet local artists and see original work.

Printmaking and workshops

The workshop is also a school for artists and for people curious about printmaking. Lithography and other printing techniques are among the subjects taught, with workshops described in one-, two- and four-week formats. Ask the staff about sessions and techniques if you would like to take part.

A weekday visit gives you a better chance of finding artists at work. If you are considering a purchase, prices can be comparable to those in international galleries; one reported example was a small, four-colour print at US$100. Prices depend on the work, so check the cost of a piece before buying.