EXHIBITION: ALICIA ALONSO DANCES HERE TONIGHT
A tribute to the Prima Ballerina Assoluta on her 90th Birthday Open to the public June 3 - 12, 2010 THIRTY WORKS NEVER BEFORE SEEN IN THE UNITED STATES The Cuban Artists Fund is proud to present the momentous exhibition Alicia Alonso Dances Here Tonight, organized by the Cuban National Dance and Fine Art Museums. With the support of Cuban Artists Fund (CAF), these institutions have a presence in the Unites States and are able to share in the celebration of the great Prima Ballerina Assoluta on her 90th Birthday. The exhibition will be on view for the general public at the Magnan Metz Gallery 521 West 26th Street, NYC from June 3 - 12, 2010. Hours: Tuesday -Saturday, 11AM-6PM. Gallery phone: 212-244-2344
CAF, loyal to its mission of organizing and funding international initiatives supporting and promoting the work of the Cuban art community found in Alicia Alonso Dances Here Tonight the perfect occasion to contribute, create and further the numerous work relationships among artists, professionals and institutions in the Cuban and American artistic scenario. Curated by Heriberto Cabezas, Corina Matamoros and Yandro Miralles, Alicia Alonso Dances Here Tonight offers an impressive selection of the great dancers influence on the Cuban visual arts spanning more than six decades - almost as long as her career as a dancer. The exhibition consists of thirty (30) works of art created by Cuban artists over the past six decades, each presenting in their own unique style, the image, life and work of this dynamic personality in Cuban culture. Highlights range from a 1941 drawing by Wifredo Lam as a token of his sincere friendship with Alicia Alonso, to sketches for a future work by contemporary artist Yoan Capote. The diverse styles vary from a Rene Portocarrero Baroque "Presence of Alicia Alonso" 1970 to Ernesto Rancano's almost minimalist conceptual "Assoluta", 2010; from Mariano Rodriguez's tropical sensualism to Tomas Sanchez spiritual poetry; from Rocio Garcia's withdrawal and introspection to Manuel Mendive's colorful Afro-Caribbean world. A selection of these works were first exhibited in "Esta noche baila aquí Alicia Alonso" (2008) at the National Museum of Fine Arts during the last Havana International Ballet Festival. For this show, important artworks by young artists were added, who following the paths of contemporary art, offer new discourses and work with new art means and techniques. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
"Black Sun" March 2 - March 8, 2010 Collaboration with Time Square Alliance Ten minute animation of wrecking ball Giant NASDAQ screen at Broadway and 43rd Street + U.S. Premiere: 7:50 PM, March 2 + Pre-Midnight Screenings for Art Fair Week: 11:50 PM, March 2 -March 8 + Random Screenings of 30 Second Version: March 2010 Special thanks to "Times Square Squared." NASDAQ Webcam at www.timesquare2.com www.alexandrearrechea.com __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
"42nd Street Mural" March 2 - April 30, 2010 Collaboration with the Times Square Alliance
92 Feet x 12 Feet Mural. Acrylic on plywood mounted on construction fence Between 7th & 8th Avenue on the north side of West 42nd Street Special thanks to "The New 42 Street" www.sofiamaldonado.com New York artist Sofia Maldonado is painting a 92-foot mural on plywood panels in BLANK SL8, a storefront at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, daily from 3:30 PM to 10:00 PM until January 26 on 8th Avenue and 41st Street. Once complete, the painted plywood panels will be installed on an outdoor construction fence on 42nd Street in late February 2010.
The colorful mural depicts NYC women from Maldonado's Puerto Rican - Cuban heritage. Flowing clouds of pastel colors provide the background for 12 foot tall images of women who are painted in an elaborate street-art style.
Presented by the Public Art Program of the Times Square Alliance in Collaboration with the Cuban Artists Fund.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Times Square Art Exhibition Reception for Sophia Maldonado & Alexandre Arrechea Time Square, NYC Tuesday, March 2, 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM at the NASDAQ Event Space in Times Square (enter just south of 43rd Street) RSVP REQUIRED IN ADVANCE - NO EXCEPTIONS
The Times Square Alliance, the Cuban Artists Fund and the Scope Art Fair invite you to the opening reception for three new public artworks in Times Square. RSVP to DesignPreview@TimesSquareNYC.org. RSVP required for entry to artist reception. Schedule | Before the Event | Visit the Ellis / Lange sculpture in Duffy Square at 46th Street. | | 6:15 to 7:40 PM | Artist reception in NASDAQ Event Space with videos of all three artworks. | | 7:50 PM | Watch US Premiere of "Black Sun" by Alex Arrechea in Times Square. | | 8:05 PM | Walk to "42nd Street Mural" by Sofia Maldonado. | | 8:15 PM | View the Mural | Thank You The public projects and receptions are made possible by the Rockefeller Foundation, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, NASDAQ, Times Square Squared, The New 42nd Street, Magnan Metz Gallery, Scope Art Fair and Anonymous Gallery. All projects are part of the Public Art Program of the Times Square Alliance. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Exhibition: Cuban Artists' Books & Prints / Libros y Grabados de Artistas Cubanos
CAF Advisor, Linda Howe Launches Cuban Book Exhibit
May 1, 2009 - August 1, 2009 The exhibition highlights the remarkable vitality of contemporary book arts in Cuba. On view through August 1 at the Grolier Club (http://www.grolierclub.org/ExCubanArtistsBooks.htm), Cuban Artists Books and Prints / Libros y Grabados de Artistas Cubanos 1985-2009 surveys the work of thirteen acclaimed artists who, for over twenty years, have ingeniously expressed their experiences of life in Cuba. They have survived cultural politics, difficult living conditions, and resource shortages that limited their access to the most basic materials, like paper. Their creative responses range from romantic reverie and nostalgia to humor and irony. Curated by Linda S. Howe, Professor of Romance Languages at Wake Forest University and CAF Advisory Board Member, the exhibition gathers over 120 books, maquettes for unpublished projects, related prints, and printed objects. The books were designed for Ediciones Vigía, a collaborative artists’ press founded in 1985 in Matanzas. The only press of its kind in Cuba or perhaps anywhere, it began with a mimeograph machine and a borrowed typewriter. Its limited editions of works by leading Cuban authors as well as García Lorca and Rimbaud are designed and illustrated primarily by Rolando Estévez. Many are collaged with cloth, leaves, or wood scraps, making them unique; some are made as scrolls for hanging.
Cuban Artists' Books & Prints Gallery Talk By Linda Howe
Tuesday, July 28 from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM, RSVP Required Join the Cuban Artists Fund for a reception and viewing of the exhibition, “Cuban Artists’ Books and Prints” at the Grolier Club in New York City. Please RSVP to carlos [at] cubanartistsfind [dot] org.
Cuba on Your Mind Literary Series
September 16, October 28 & November 11 In the Fall 2009, CAF will initiate a new public program focusing on the literary arts. This three-part series entitled, Cuba on Your Mind, will feature both Cuban and Cuban Diaspora authors, as well as those who address issues relating to Cuba in their work. At each session, the writer will read from his or her work, discuss inspiration and creative process, and take questions from the audience. Distinguished guest curator, Emma Reverter, will lead each session, present the participating writers, direct the question and answer portion, and offer insights to feature each writer. Emma Reverter has a degree in law and journalism and lives in New York where she works as a columnist for various publications. Tom Gjelten author of Barcardi and The Long Fight for Cuba will kick off the series on September 16 and Patrick Symmes author of Boys from Dolores will be featured on October 28. Both events will take place at the Gabarron Foundation (at 149 East 38th Street) and will begin at 6:30 PM.CAF is close to confirming a third author. Check back soon for further information.
Annual Cuban Artists Fund Fundraiser Set for 2009
September 23, 2009 from 7:00 PM - Midnight Supporting Cuban Arts through fine Cuban cuisine and music is the name of the game as CAF hold its annual event at noted restaurant, Havana Central. Located at 151 West 46th Street, the fundraiser will take place from 7PM-Midnight in Manhattan. Ticket prices are $500 for VIP reserved seating and $350 per person general admission. A portion of the ticket price is tax deductable. For more information, please contact Carlos Pomares at 973.670.0691 or carlos [at] cubanartistsfund [dot] org
Trip To Havana Cuba
November 2009 Join CAF on the next trip to Cuba tentatively scheduled for November 7-12, 2009. Learn more by contacting carlos [at] cubanartistsfund [dot] org
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