Inti Hernandez | Art Brussels 2026
Inti Hernandez sees life as a continuous flow of energy. Rather than asking what he can take from it, his work shifts the focus toward what he can add—what is still missing, and how he can contribute to that ongoing movement. His new work Enjoyment of Tea reflects on the beauty of presence and shared ritual. A Chinese-designed teapot, teacups from diverse cultures, and an empty thermal table protector come together as symbols of coexistence and dialogue. The empty protector leaves room for other contributors to join the global conversation. This work invites patience, care, and gratitude for life’s quiet beauty.
Inspired by philosopher Baruch Spinoza, Hernandez navigates contemporary challenges such as balancing progress with sustainability. Just as Spinoza explored the tension between rationality and emotion, Hernández is interested in this struggle and its implications on human conduct. He uses mundane tools; carves them into wooden sculptures devoid of their practical function and makes them into symbols of discovery and art. These sculptures, illustrate the need for a more sensible, thoughtful approach to sustainable progress.
Anticipation of Spring, 2025 | Carved wood (linden wood) | 40 x 30 x 14,7 cm
Inti Hernandez
About the Artist
The work of Inti Hernandez (Cuba, 1976) is embedded in the philosophy wherein life is defined as a perpetual flow of energy. In his view the question is no longer, “What can I pick out of this flow of energy to my personal liking and benefit?” but, “What could I contribute to this flow of life that is still missing? Hernandez believes that by finding answers to this question your ideas will always be welcome and will allow you something in return. His works can be found in the collections of Museum Voorlinden (Wassenaar, NL), Stedelijk Museum (Amsterdam, NL), PAMM (Perez Art Museum Miami, USA) and Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (La Habana, CU).
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