Cuban guy goes mad with tiles through out his house and half the street in a mildly interesting way.
I enjoyed Fusterlandia more than many of the Gaudi works that I saw in Barcelona. I also very much appreciated hearing the story of how Fuster used his artwork to repair neighbors leaking roofs. The whimsical shapes and bright colors will bring a smile to anyone's face.
Great and unique place to visit. Apart from Gaudi in Barcelona, you'll never see anything like this pace. Well worth a visit.
I've never been to any place like it. Mr. Fuster began working in tiles and broken china and has created a magical house and yard filled with mystical images. He's gone outside the boundaries of his property and donates these unique art sculptures to decorate the home of his neighbors. A must visit while in Havana.
worth a look, a whole community done up in mosaics, very colourful and creative.Take at least 30 minutes for a walkabout.
Hard to believe that a single artist could have done all this - his house is surreal and the other 12 houses he touched are fun to look at as well.In creativity it competes with Gaudi's art in Barcelone (obviously in a Cuban environment).Maybe not a must if you have only two days in Havana, but if there is more time, I recommend it!
Having recently been in Barcelona we particularly enjoyed this massive creative display of mosaics, but we would have loved it even if we hadn't seen Gaudi's handiwork. Fuster out does Gaudi with his fanciful creations. This wasn't originally on our itinerary but we heard about it while we were traveling and the guide agreed to add it to our destinations. So glad we got to see it.
As a person who has a kitchen that I designed and did myself with smashed tiles surrounding Picasso and Miro painted tiles, I loved this place. I only wished I had the skill to make pictures aka mosaics with my tiles. What an imagination and along with the modern aspect was a very practical walkway and staircase.However, this is a personal thing I love so maybe it isn't for you.
Charming and whimsical mosaic decorated home and neighborhood. Worth the short and interesting taxi ride outside Havana, passing embassies and one of the Castros' government compounds. I am surprised that not more folks are familiar with this area.
Driving toward Fuster's house in this Havana neighborhood we quickly understood what our guide was talking about when he said Fuster not only turned his home into an art space but he has decorated the whole area around him. Houses, fences, gates were covered with colorful tiles and mosaics depicting flowers, animals, seascapes, trees and more...and also featuring the words of famous authors. Fuster was inspired by Gaudi's work in Barcelona and the similarity is amazing. Both are clever, beautiful, entertaining and wonderfully astonishing. Fuster's home is a sight onto itself. From entering the front gate to climbing to the roof there is a piece of art at every turn and on every surface. And it all fits together in way that is very pleasing to the eye.We were glad to have ample time to wander around and take in all this delight!