Milena Martínez Pedrosa (Havana, Cuba, 1971) has been a staple in the group exhibitions of the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas since the days of the Kendall Art Center. She participated in the group show Women Artists in the Rodriguez Collection at The Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS), Edward E. and Jane B. Ford Gallery, in January 2021 as part of the Women in the Arts program. In March 2020, within the same program and during the month dedicated to women, this selection with some new additions was exhibited at the former Kendall Art Center.
Milena Martínez Pedrosa (Havana, Cuba, 1971) has been a fixture in the group exhibitions of the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas since the era of the Kendall Art Center. She was featured in the book "Artists and Exhibitions in the Rodríguez Collection," a comprehensive work that highlights the pieces, artists, and exhibitions of the Rodríguez Collection, showcasing over 50 works of Cuban contemporary art from one of Miami's most prominent collectors. This was presented alongside a namesake exhibition at the Kendall Art Center on December 9, 2018, as part of MIAMI ART WEEK. She participated in the group show "Women Artist in the Rodríguez Collection" at The Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS), Edward E. and Jane B. Ford Gallery, in January 2021 as part of the Women in the Arts program. In March 2020, within the same program and during the month dedicated to women, this selection with some additions was exhibited at the former Kendall Art Center. Since then, she has featured in numerous group exhibitions at the same Center, at the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas, and in those that the latter has produced and organized in many affiliated institutions. Her first solo exhibition at the institution opened on August 10, 2018, curated by Odette Artiles, under the title "Captivity Forces."
In recent years, Milena's focus has shifted towards ceramic arts. Her output has been steady, and her evolution, remarkable. Her pieces have grown in complexity as she perfects her technique and mastery over the secrets of clay. Consequently, the Museum, through the Fine Art Ceramic Center, has offered her a residency and its full support to develop this aspect of her career. The institution will not only produce a significant portion of her ceramic work but also her first forays into bronze, naturally derived from her experiences with three-dimensionality.
