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The article discusses the evolution and style of Julio Larraz as an artist, focusing on the characteristics of his paintings. After the escape of his family from Cuba to the U.S., Larraz was exposed to other artists from whom he could learn. He was influenced by the Realist painter Edward Hopper and by American painting. These two sources of influence can be seen in his work, which is characterized by a mix of realistically depicting the environment while creating an impression of the unreal and unexpected.

The article features the life and works of Julio Larraz. He is a Hispanic artist who expresses thoughts appropriate to the visionary sense common to many cultural products of Latin America. In his repertoire of images, he painted their flight from Cuba entitled "The Refugees" in 1961 where he used the traditional painting language of his adopted forebears. His family's flight from Havana is etched in his memory but other circumstances have left their marks as well. After he settled in Miami, he and his family dispersed north wherein he headed for Washington D.C. where he find work in colleges and secondary schools teaching literature and Spanish. Presented are the details of his works.

The article reviews an exhibition which featured paintings by artist Carlos Salazar, presented at Humprey at View in New York City.

The article reviews an exhibition which featured paintings by artist Santiago Cardenas, presented at James Goodman Gallery in New York City.

The article reviews the exhibition of paintings by Marcelo Aguirre.