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Havana. October 6, 2005

(PRWEB) October 1, 2005.— Artists Leading the Way Across the Political Divide. Americans would be surprised to find out that there's one area NOT covered by the U.S. embargo on Cuban products: Information such as books, magazines, and digital art. Even though the U.S. disagrees with the form of government in Cuba, Americans and Cubans are free to exchange ideas though art and culture. And it happens at Shared Dreams 2005.

Real collaboration between Americans and Cubans is here today, despite the politicians.
"Shared Dreams: Cuba and the U.S Across The Digital Divide" is part of the International Digital Design Conference held annually in Cuba. With Shared Dreams 2005, Cuban and U.S. designers were selected to collaborate using the language that they know best: visual design and digital technology. The result is a collection of art that demonstrates how both Cubans and Americans think surprisingly alike when it comes to their respective viewpoints about peace and security in their lifetimes.
Better Late Than Never: Americans in Cuba.
Even though the International Digital Design Conference has been going on for seven years, Shared Dreams in 2004 marked the first time US designers ever reached across the border to collaboratively develop works of art with Cuban designers. Their common goals of greater peace, understanding, and new friendships have dramatically flourished in Shared Dreams 2005. This year's theme, "Dreams of Peace", have produced works of beauty and compassion that provide a glimpse into the future of relations between Americans and Cubans.
Premiere: the fruits of this new cross-cultural collaboration. The West Coast premiere of Shared Dreams 2005 will be at the EpoxyBox Gallery in Venice, CA on October 14th. It will feature the entire original collection of Cuban and American art produced for the Conference in Havana, before heading off to Galleries in New York and Miami.
Meet the Cuban Artists via Web Simulcast: The Cuban artists will be
available for interview via Web Simulcast on October 14th from 5pm - 7pm at the EpoxyBox Gallery.
A Peek Into a Different World: Larry Richard of Breakthrough Marketing co-produced the Shared Dreams 2005 event and can speak to how the program benefits Americans and Cubans. He also can speak to the larger program: the International Digital Design Conference, which is held annually in Cuba and is attended by countries from around the globe. Larry will fill you in on what goes on in Cuba and the benefits that Shared Dreams can bring to America.