Bar Life in Art – Abstract Celebrations of Havana & New Orleans
Bar Life in Art – Abstract Celebrations of Havana & New Orleans
Bars and lounges have always been more than places to drink — they are cultural crossroads where stories are told, friendships are forged, and rituals are savored. At OlfactoART, we see bar culture as an endless source of inspiration. The glow of amber light on glass, the curl of cigar smoke, the hum of conversation — all become brushstrokes of color and abstraction.
Havana’s Confident Soul - Women, Color, and Cultural Identity in Art
Havana’s Confident Soul - Women, Color, and Cultural Identity in Art
Havana is a city of rhythm, passion, and cultural resonance. Its women embody individuality, style, and heritage, and at OlfactoART, we explore this confidence through abstract compositions inspired by both cigars and color.
Dominican Cigar Industry Booms with Over 8 Billion Cigars Produce
Dominican Cigar Industry Booms with Over 8 Billion Cigars Produce
The Dominican Republic has once again solidified its reputation as the cigar capital of the world. Recent figures from the Dominican Tobacco Institute (Intabaco) reveal that the nation now produces more than 8.4 billion cigars annually, making it the global leader in cigar exports. Of this staggering total, over 181 million are hand-rolled masterpieces, while the majority—more than 8.2 billion—are crafted using modern machinery.
Che Guevara and the Iconic Cigar
Che Guevara and the Iconic Cigar
Ernesto “Che” Guevara is remembered worldwide as a revolutionary, a thinker, and a symbol of resistance. Yet one seemingly simple object became a signature part of his image: the cigar. Far from being just a personal indulgence, cigars represented Guevara’s dedication, discipline, and the hardships of revolutionary life.
Why Cuban Cigars Are So Expensive and Why Aficionados Still Seek Them
Why Cuban Cigars Are So Expensive and Why Aficionados Still Seek Them
For more than two centuries, Cuban cigars have held a legendary status in the world of tobacco. Known as the most expensive cigars on the market, a premium case of Habanos can cost thousands of dollars. But what makes them so highly valued—and why do cigar lovers continue to chase their mystique, even as countries like the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua rival them in quality?