Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, October 2024. — Visual artist LiLeón (Lidia León Cabral) presents Olas con Aroma a Tabaco, a large-scale artwork that invites a sensory and contemplative experience, where matter, memory, and time engage in dialogue through the Japanese philosophy of Wabi Sabi, which values the beauty of imperfection, transience, and authenticity. With dimensions […]
LiLeón presents Words and Silence, an immersive experience honoring Salomé Ureña
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, October 30, 2025 — As part of the exhibition Siempre Salomé, visual artist LiLeón presented her work Words and Silence (2025) at Dos Calles, Espacio Creativo, during a gathering dedicated to reflecting on the poetic and intellectual legacy of Salomé Ureña, commemorating the 175th anniversary of her birth. Words and Silence […]
Conexión LiLeón, a new chapter
A rebirth for creativity and community Distrito Nacional, July 30, 2025. Conexión LiLeón begins a new stage filled with enthusiasm and renewed aspirations. After 6 years of work as Fundación LiLeón, the Foundation officially presented its new name and vision in an emotional event that brought together collaborators, authorities, and friends. The launch began with […]
An innovative vision of South Korean architecture at Centro León
A large audience gathered at the Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes to enjoy the presentation by South Korean architect Moon Hoon. Saturday, March 8, 2025 – Santiago de los Caballeros. Centro León hosted an engaging lecture titled “Moon Hoon. Emplazamiento: data y poesía”, delivered by renowned South Korean architect Moon Hoon, founder of the firm […]
Efecto Salomé featured at the III ENAV 2025 Conference on Art and Gender
Efecto Salomé, a project by the LiLeón Foundation, was presented during the III ENAV 2025 Conference on Art and Gender. Monday, March 10, 2025 – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The National School of Visual Arts (ENAV), in coordination with the General Directorate of Fine Arts, held the III ENAV 2025 Conference on Art and Gender […]
Ola con Aroma a Tabaco, a work inspired by the connection between the sea and the land
“When an artistic proposal combines textures and tones inherent to the earth with the dance of ocean waves, it creates an artistic expression where nature and movement merge into a profound and fluid experience.” – LiLeón Art reveals the essence and beauty of our existence, allowing us to express ourselves through creative works. Ola con […]
Poetry Recital Inspired by Salomé Ureña at the Santo Domingo International Book Fair 2024
The LiLeón Foundation and ISFODOSU joined forces to highlight the poetic work of Salomé Ureña during the 26th Santo Domingo International Book Fair 2024. On November 10, 2024, at the Reading and Writing Animation Pavilion (auditorium of the Natural History Museum), a group of 10 students from the Spanish Language and Literature program at the […]
Photoimagen 2024: Diario de Amores en Puerta Amarilla
For the second time, the LiLeón Foundation takes part in the prestigious Photoimagen event, under the theme of Objective/Subjective. September 7, 2024. Diario de Amores by Dominican visual artist Mariojosé Ángeles was inaugurated at Puerta Amarilla in an event where a large audience enjoyed the exhibition proposal, consisting of photographs and videos. The exhibition was […]
Flowers for an exemplary woman: Salomé Ureña
The LiLeón Foundation participated in the floral tribute as part of the National Poet’s Day. On October 21, 2024, the International Poetry Week Festival in its 21st edition held its traditional visit to the National Pantheon to pay tribute to the poet and educator, Salomé Ureña, on the occasion of the 174th anniversary of her […]
“Dos Varela Un Mundo” Exhibition by Fernando Varela and Mónica Varela at Fundación LiLeón
March 24, 2023, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Design Week RD (DWRD) – the annual stage where the achievements of the design sector are shown and celebrated, as well as the future vision of Dominican design – served as a platform for the presentation of the exhibition “Dos Varela Un Mundo”, a perfect opportunity where the […]
