Issue 94 · Winter 2024
A Window into Puerto Rican Contemporary Culture
From San Juan to New York, a new generation of Puerto Rican artists is challenging conventions and creating bold new visions that speak to identity, diaspora, and the complexity of Caribbean experience.
How contemporary poets navigate the space between the island and the mainland, weaving Spanish and English into new literary forms.
Tracing the African roots of Puerto Rican music and its evolution through salsa, plena, and into contemporary genres.
Exploring the vibrant palette of Puerto Rico's historic capital through the lens of local photographers.
A foundational essay exploring how Puerto Rican artists have navigated questions of identity, belonging, and cultural expression while moving between the island and the mainland United States.
Browse the Archive →Since 2001, El Cuarto del Quenepón has been a home for Puerto Rican contemporary culture. Named after the beloved quenepa fruit—sweet, vibrant, and distinctly Caribbean—our magazine celebrates the artists, writers, and musicians who define the island's creative spirit.
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