{"id":300485,"date":"2024-04-21T15:35:58","date_gmt":"2024-04-21T19:35:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/?p=300485"},"modified":"2024-04-21T15:38:15","modified_gmt":"2024-04-21T19:38:15","slug":"la-carpinteria-clandestinas-new-cultural-space-in-old-havana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/cuba\/la-carpinteria-clandestinas-new-cultural-space-in-old-havana\/","title":{"rendered":"La Carpinter\u00eda, Clandestina\u2019s new cultural space in Old Havana"},"content":{"rendered":"

It took about five years for <\/span>Idania del R\u00edo<\/b><\/a>, Leire Fern\u00e1ndez and her team to materialize the dream of having their own space from which to continue promoting emerging culture. They did it this Friday night.<\/span><\/p>\n

What was previously a carpentry shop, right next to the <\/span>Clandestina<\/b><\/a> brand store, a few meters from the <\/span>Plaza del Cristo<\/b><\/a>, is the headquarters of the new project of the renowned Cuban design and fashion studio, of which Idania is creative director.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Idania
Idania del R\u00edo, creative director of Clandestina. Photo: OnCuba.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cLa Carpinter\u00eda is a site for alternative culture, a prototype workshop, a production space where all our creative activities will be concentrated,\u201d she explained to <\/span>OnCuba<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The project has the support of <\/span>Magazine AM:PM<\/b><\/a>, which is responsible for selecting the artists who will perform each week as of this May, when the venue will officially open.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are going to have all kinds of musical, film, yoga, salsa, culinary experiences, among others,\u201d said Idania, who aspires to energize the cultural life around Villegas and Teniente Rey streets, where La Carpinter\u00eda is located.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Emerging
Emerging artists are the center of La Carpinter\u00eda\u2019s proposal. Photo: OnCuba<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Exclusive design for each event<\/b><\/p>\n

At each Clandestina party at this new location they will design a personalized t-shirt with the identity of the invited artists.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the opening, attendees were given a t-shirt of the band <\/span>Misifuz<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and <\/span>DJ Mell<\/b><\/a>, those in charge of inaugurating the cultural proposal.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Each
Each edition of La Carpinter\u00eda will have a t-shirt with a unique design. Photo: OnCuba<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Idania considers that in this way a demand from the brand\u2019s followers, fans of band or musician designs, is met. \u201cIn Cuba that culture exists, but it needs reinforcement. We want people to have their favorite artists\u2019 designs on their clothes,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/p>\n

To achieve this, Clandestina has the talent of the young <\/span>Carmen Barrueco<\/b><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>Gabi Ascalapha<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Alejo Ca\u00f1er<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe team is very solid and we love doing the band design, the music is very inspiring, it is easy to create,\u201d commented Del R\u00edo.<\/span><\/p>\n

A step of maturity<\/b><\/p>\n

The designer and entrepreneur recognizes that it is daring to create a cultural project like La Carpinter\u00eda. \u201cIt is a mature, risky step; but also a happy one. It has taken us a lot to align all the stars. Construction is a headache,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe had to face daily challenges like any person who starts a business in Cuba; there are problems of all kinds. We have received support from many people who believe in us; but at the same time, it is a great effort,\u201d she insisted.<\/span><\/p>\n

For Idania and the rest of Clandestina, the reward has been the Old Havana community\u2019s positive reaction to the initiative.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"An
An old carpentry shop is the headquarters of Clandestina\u2019s new project. Photo: OnCuba<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cOur events are always very enthusiastic. It is our way of giving back trust. In addition, we want to promote the emerging Cuban scene, which exists and is super interesting,\u201d she added.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2024, Clandestina is celebrating nine years in the Cuban market.<\/span><\/p>\n

Clandestina: Una manera de crear \u201c99 % dise\u00f1o cubano\u201d<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n