Revealing complexities both on and off the island, Cuba Is explores aspects of Cuba not easily accessed by foreigners, and sometimes not even by Cubans themselves.

Born in Cienfuegos, Cuba, Leysis Quesada Vera’s work centers on her own family, friends, and the daily lives of those closest to her in her native Cuba.

In 1964, Elliott Erwitt was first invited to Cuba by Fidel Castro and returned in 2015 to photograph contemporary Cuban life.

During her 25-year career, Tria Giovan’s work—in places ranging from Cuba to the Philippines to the eastern end of Long Island—is defined by her diverse, in-depth, timely and thoughtful exploration of her subjects.

Born in Havana in 1961, Raúl Cañibano’s photographic work ranges from documentary to surrealism.

Michael Dweck is a contemporary photographer and the first living American artist to have a solo museum exhibition in Cuba.