VISITING HOURS: 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Contact Consulate General of Mexico: (713) 778-6116
La exposición reúne más de 50 retablos originales realizados en el transcurso de 50 años y tres generaciones de tradición familiar.
La colección de retablos son un testimonio del acervo visual de arte popular mexicano, particularmente del pueblo artesanal de Xalitla, en el estado de Guerrero, donde vive y trabaja la Familia Lorenzo.
Asimismo, el recorrido de piezas artísticas evidencia el dialogo intergeneracional en el cual podemos apreciar a múltiples personajes de la cultura popular mexicana como luchadores, guerrilleros zapatistas, calaveras del día de los muertos, imágenes del juego de la lotería o Frida Kahlo junto a ingenuas imágenes de santos, demonios, ángeles, figuras religiosas y danzas tradicionales enmascaradas náhuatl.
La exposición procura destacar el patrimonio cultural de estos artistas populares contemporáneos poco visibilizados pero que demandan de mayor comprensión y reconocimiento en tiempos debates culturales identitarios.
Creación y Dirección del Proyecto a cargo de Mariela G. Domínguez
Contacto: mdominguez@xzzx.com.ar / prensahouston@sre.gob.mx
CUANDO & DONDE:
14 Noviembre al 13 Diciembre 2019 – Evento gratuito
Consulado General de México en Houston
4506 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004, United States.
INAUGURACION: November 14, 2019. 6:30 pm – 21:00 pm – Evento gratuito
Consulado General de México en Houston
4506 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004, United States.
The exhibition brings together more than 50 original altarpieces created by three generations of family tradi
tion over the past 50 years.
The altarpiece collection is a testament to the visual heritage of Mexican Folk Art, particularly the artisanal town of Xalitla, in the state of Guerrero, where the Lorenzo Family lives and works.
Also, the tour of artistic pieces demonstrates the intergenerational dialogue in which we appreciate multiple characters of Mexican popular culture such as wrestlers, Zapatista guerrillas, skulls of the Day of the Dead, images of the Loteria or Frida Kahlo along with naive images of saints, demons, angels, religious figures and traditional Nahuatl masked dances.
The exhibition seeks to highlight the cultural heritage of these contemporary folk artists who are not widely recognized but who demand greater unders- tanding and acceptance in times of cultural identity debates.
Creation and direction of the project in charge of Mariela G. Domínguez
Contact Information: mdominguez@xzzx.com.ar / prensahouston@sre.gob.mx
WHEN & WHERE:
November 14 thru December 13, 2019 – Event is free and open to the public
Consulate General de México in Houston
4506 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004, United States.
OPENING RECEPTION: November 14, 2019. 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Event is free and open to the public
Consulate General de México in Houston
4506 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004, United States.
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*Evento en español.
Did you know that there have been eleven Nobel Literature prizes awarded to authors from Spain and Latin America since the 1900s? And, that most of these authors are widely available in English translation? This webinar will explore the work of these authors, including possible approaches to reading and understanding the works in translation or in Spanish, and the author’s connections with the United States.
Dr. María E. Pérez is a retired professor from the Department of Hispanic Studies of the University of Houston. Since her retirement, she has been active in Hispanic organizations in Houston, including the Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston, where she currently serves as a Board Member.
Previous registration required.
https://aarp.cvent.com/TX-1013-HH
*This event is presented by AARP *Event in English