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Wifredo Lam Retrospective Showcases Afro-Caribbean Modernism at MoMA

11/13/2025

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Wifredo Lam, the Cuban artist, is the focus of a Museum of Modern Art retrospective, "When I Don’t Sleep, I Dream," running until April 11, 2026.
The MoMA show features over 150 works that blend modernism with Afro-Caribbean themes.
Born in 1902, Lam's experiences in Cuba and Europe shaped his art and Afro-Cuban iconography.
The retrospective highlights collaborations with Aimé Césaire and emphasizes a decolonial approach to art reflecting identity.

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Wifredo Lam, the Cuban artist, is the focus of a Museum of Modern Art retrospective, "When I Don’t Sleep, I Dream," running until April 11, 2026.
The MoMA show features over 150 works that blend modernism with Afro-Caribbean themes.
Born in 1902, Lam's experiences in Cuba and Europe shaped his art and Afro-Cuban iconography.
The retrospective highlights collaborations with Aimé Césaire and emphasizes a decolonial approach to art reflecting identity.