TIDES brings together a diverse group of leaders shaping Tampa Bay’s role in the global economy. Speakers will include executives and experts from ports, airports, economic development organizations, logistics, international business, investment, and trade, offering insight into how Tampa’s global connections can create new opportunities for exporters, investors, and businesses.
Michelle Aleman Cure is a Colombian visual artist and architect born in Barranquilla, Colombia. Her work celebrates cultural identity, memory, and the beauty of everyday life, transforming
familiar objects and traditions into vibrant artistic expressions.
A graduate of Universidad del Norte, Michelle draws inspiration from the Caribbean Colombian culture, her Lebanese heritage, and her experiences living between Colombia and Peru. Her artistic practice combines digital collage printed on canvas with acrylic painting, creating colorful compositions rich in humor, symbolism, and cultural references.
In January 2026, she launched her artistic career under Michelle Aleman Studio. Her work highlights the everyday objects, flavors, architecture, and traditions that shape Barranquilla’s
identity and connect people to their roots. As an artist and entrepreneur, she is passionate about sharing the cultural richness of her hometown with audiences around the world.
Through her art, Michelle invites viewers to rediscover the beauty of their heritage and reflect on a universal question: What makes us feel at home?