Diana Rubi
Last Cup (Single)
DESCRIPTION
"It seems it was yesterday when I had that last cup of coffee, a mixture of sadness and uncertainty"
This self-portrait narrates my experience as a Cuban immigrant to the United States. It's the memory of the moment of my departure, the last farewell cup.
Represents the feeling of millions of Cubans, carrying with it nostalgia, longing, and the uncertainty that Cuba has been living for more than 60 years of communism.
Last Cup was created for a Cuban artists project called NFTcuba.ART.
AUTHOR
Diana Rubi is a Cuban-American fine art photographer and visual artist based in the United States. Her work explores themes of fragility, resilience, and human emotion—deeply influenced by a pivotal moment in her life when her mother’s illness reshaped her understanding of strength and vulnerability.
Graduating in 2011 from the Cuban Academy of Fine Arts San Alejandro, Diana specializes in surreal self-portraiture, using intricate photomanipulation, handcrafted props, and hand-drawn elements to transform personal narratives into universal reflections.
Her photographs have been recognized in international competitions, including the Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA), Muse Photography Awards, ND Awards, International Photography Awards (IPA), Moscow International Foto Awards (MIFA), Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA), and Prix de la Photographie Paris (PX3). Her work has also been exhibited internationally, including at the Diocesan Museum in Andria, Italy.
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