ÒOn lookingÓ reflects the very personal perspective of the author about art: looking at art, owning art, losing oneÕs artÉ in other words, being very closely involved with art. Not because one is an artist, not because one is a critic or a historian, but because one cannot live without art, without looking at art. This essay does not for a minute retend to be an academic study, but rather a reflection on the authorÕs likes and dislikes, passions and ideas as she
takes an intelligent and very fresh look at the works of some fascinating artists, all born in Cuba, all living outside Cuba today.