Roselle Gallery se complace en anunciar el lanzamiento de una serie de obras de arte dedicadas al centenario de la icónica Celia Cruz, “La Reina de la Salsa”. A través de la visión del talentoso artista Esteban Machado Díaz, esta colección rinde homenaje a la carrera incomparable de Celia. Ella no solo se ganó los corazones de millones con su poderosa voz y carisma desbordante, sino que también se convirtió en un símbolo cultural tanto para la comunidad cubana como para el mundo. Sus valores de alegría, autenticidad y amor por la música han dejado una marca indeleble, inspirando a generaciones de artistas y fanáticos por igual.

La serie de Esteban Machado captura la esencia de Celia Cruz, celebrando su legado perdurable y su impacto en la música y la cultura. Su famosa frase, “¡Azúcar!”, se convirtió en sinónimo de su vibrante personalidad y amor por la vida. Cada pieza sirve como un tributo visual, invitando a la reflexión sobre su vida e influencia, recordándonos que su música sigue resonando hoy.

Al acercarnos a su centenario, Roselle Gallery se enorgullece de honrar a una figura que transformó el panorama musical y cultural, asegurando que el espíritu de Celia Cruz viva en los corazones de todos los que aman a “La Reina de Cuba, la Reina de la Salsa”.

What began as an artistic tribute to the Centennial of Celia Cruz has continued to evolve through exhibitions, cultural encounters and new creative expressions.

From intimate presentations to emblematic Miami venues, each chapter has brought the works into dialogue with new audiences while preserving the memory, identity and extraordinary cultural legacy at the heart of the project.

At the heart of the project is a body of work by Cuban artist Esteban Machado Díaz, created as a visual tribute to Celia Cruz and her extraordinary cultural legacy.

Through each composition, the artist explores different dimensions of Celia’s story her music, identity, memory and enduring connection to Cuba and the Caribbean.

Sharing with Celia extends the tribute beyond the traditional canvas. Conceived by Esteban Machado Díaz as a tea table, the work transforms painting into a space for encounter, conversation and shared memory.

Celia appears throughout the circular composition surrounded by the tropical imagery and musical references that shape the visual language of the series. Here, the tribute is not only contemplated it becomes a place to gather around her legacy.

What began as an artistic tribute to Celia Cruz has grown into an ongoing celebration of her extraordinary legacy.

Through art, exhibitions, cultural encounters and new collaborations, Roselle Gallery continues to honor a figure whose voice, spirit and unmistakable presence transcend generations and borders.

Celia’s story continues to inspire, and the tribute continues.

Four works by Esteban Machado Díaz come together for this special presentation, offering distinct visual perspectives on Celia Cruz the woman, the artist, the icon and the enduring symbol of a cultural legacy that continues to inspire across generations.