Verde y negro

Instantly recognizable, Herrera’s graphic, color saturated works have positioned her as a distinctive contributor to abstract minimalism in the history of art. Verde y negro (Green and Black) directly reflects this signature style that is influenced by an interest in architecture and the geometricization of space. Despite having a career that spans more than six decades, Herrera was underrecognized and undervalued as a woman in a male dominated art world. In fact, the artist did not sell her first artwork until the age of 89. Over the past few years, her presence has grown and she has become a singular artistic voice that brings together the art worlds of Cuba, Paris, and New York. This newfound international acclaim is reflected in the 2016 exhibition dedicated to her work at the Whitney Museum of Art in New York City.