Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Remembering Rafael Tufino, 1922 - 2008
Rafael Tufino is one of the central figures in the history of 20th Century Puerto Rican art. A versatile artist in many media, Tufino has been a major force in founding and furthering modern Puerto Rican art–both on the Island and in the Caribbean Diaspora.
Tufino’s work spanned a period of more than 65 years, depicting Puerto Rican life in urban New York, and pre-industrial Puerto Rico. While the artist’s work often celebrates popular traditions, including folk artists, religious and secular festivals, Tufino remains committed to fostering the appreciation of the Island’s African cultural contributions, especially as expressed in dance and music. Tufino’s images have become a trademark of Puerto Rico’s rich cultural heritage.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Tufino moved permanently to Puerto Rico with his Puerto Rican parents in 1936, initially studying under the Spanish painter Alejandro Sánchez Felipe and with Juan Rosado at his sign-painting workshop in San Juan. In the late 1940s he studied painting, printmaking and mural painting at the Academia de San Carlos in Mexico with José Chavez Morado, Antonio Rodríguez Luna and Castro Pacheco. He joined the staff of the Division of Community Education in Puerto Rico as a poster artist and illustrator in 1950, serving as director of the graphic arts workshop of this division from 1957 until 1963. He was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1966 and the National Award for the Arts in 1985. He had two major retrospectives at El Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico; and El Museo del Barrio in New York, in 2002 and 2003, respectively. PRdream has an extensive interview with the artist in its archives, interview clips may be viewed along with his work in LA GALERIA of the www.prdream.com website.
Note: This article was originally published at www.prdream.com. PRdream is based in NYC's El Barrio.
Rafael Tufino is one of the central figures in the history of 20th Century Puerto Rican art. A versatile artist in many media, Tufino has been a major force in founding and furthering modern Puerto Rican art–both on the Island and in the Caribbean Diaspora.
Tufino’s work spanned a period of more than 65 years, depicting Puerto Rican life in urban New York, and pre-industrial Puerto Rico. While the artist’s work often celebrates popular traditions, including folk artists, religious and secular festivals, Tufino remains committed to fostering the appreciation of the Island’s African cultural contributions, especially as expressed in dance and music. Tufino’s images have become a trademark of Puerto Rico’s rich cultural heritage.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Tufino moved permanently to Puerto Rico with his Puerto Rican parents in 1936, initially studying under the Spanish painter Alejandro Sánchez Felipe and with Juan Rosado at his sign-painting workshop in San Juan. In the late 1940s he studied painting, printmaking and mural painting at the Academia de San Carlos in Mexico with José Chavez Morado, Antonio Rodríguez Luna and Castro Pacheco. He joined the staff of the Division of Community Education in Puerto Rico as a poster artist and illustrator in 1950, serving as director of the graphic arts workshop of this division from 1957 until 1963. He was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1966 and the National Award for the Arts in 1985. He had two major retrospectives at El Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico; and El Museo del Barrio in New York, in 2002 and 2003, respectively. PRdream has an extensive interview with the artist in its archives, interview clips may be viewed along with his work in LA GALERIA of the www.prdream.com website.
Note: This article was originally published at www.prdream.com. PRdream is based in NYC's El Barrio.
Cine_Real Reopens
David Ponce, one of the actors of Bx3M -- a clip of Bx3M, the story of three Latino teens coming of age in a city going up in flames
Community Calendar
CINE_REAL:
a curatorial series on cinema and new media
Judith Escalona's "Bx3M: a work in process"
Hector Canonge's "Idolatries/Idolatrías"
Reopening: Wednesday, March 19, 6 - 8 p.m.
Exhibition: March 19 – April 30
Artist's talk: Thursday, April 10, 6 p.m.
Closing Reception: Wednesday, April 30
Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Friday, 3 - 7 p.m. and by appointment
MediaNoche
1355 Park Avenue (NE Corner of 102nd St and Park Ave, NYC's El Barrio)
For information: Call 212.828.0401 or visit www.medianoche.us
Community Calendar
CINE_REAL:
a curatorial series on cinema and new media
Judith Escalona's "Bx3M: a work in process"
Hector Canonge's "Idolatries/Idolatrías"
Reopening: Wednesday, March 19, 6 - 8 p.m.
Exhibition: March 19 – April 30
Artist's talk: Thursday, April 10, 6 p.m.
Closing Reception: Wednesday, April 30
Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Friday, 3 - 7 p.m. and by appointment
MediaNoche
1355 Park Avenue (NE Corner of 102nd St and Park Ave, NYC's El Barrio)
For information: Call 212.828.0401 or visit www.medianoche.us
Monday, March 17, 2008
New Beginnings for New York
David Paterson swore in today as New York's new governor in Albany. He is the state's 55th governor.
Paterson is the first legally blind person to take the Oath of Office. He is also New York's first African American governor.
He is no stranger to breaking records. He became New York's first African American lieutenant governor in 2007.
Puerto Rico Sun congratulates the new governor who often mentions his commitment to the Latino community. Let's see.
(Photos courtesy of http://www.ny.gov/governor/)
Read related story from Candidato USA.
David Paterson swore in today as New York's new governor in Albany. He is the state's 55th governor.
Paterson is the first legally blind person to take the Oath of Office. He is also New York's first African American governor.
He is no stranger to breaking records. He became New York's first African American lieutenant governor in 2007.
Puerto Rico Sun congratulates the new governor who often mentions his commitment to the Latino community. Let's see.
(Photos courtesy of http://www.ny.gov/governor/)
Read related story from Candidato USA.
Featured article
What Can Latinos Expect From The New Governor Of New York?
With Eliot Spitzer having resigned in disgrace following revelations of his involvement in a prostitution scandal, David Paterson will be sworn in Monday afternoon as Albany's new leader through 2010. The former lieutenant governor and leader of the Democratic minority in the State Senate is a man widely respected across party and racial lines. According to Latino leaders in the capitol Paterson possesses a strong combination of drive, warmth and intellect.
"He's a great guy. I can't say enough good things about him," said Democratic State Senator José M. Serrano, who represents a district that combines parts of Manhattan and The Bronx. Paterson, who will be the first African-American governor in New York history and the first blind governor in the history of the nation, holds an encyclopedic knowledge of politics and government, a strong ability to relate to people, and a great sense of humor, said Serrano. Paterson frequently jokes about his lack of sight, and during the press conference where he discussed his transition as chief executive last Thursday Paterson was asked if he, like Spitzer, had ever visited a prostitute. "Only the lobbyists," he said, to the laughter of the assembled press corps.
For more, go to
http://candidatousa.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=13ACB6E9CE744B9AB7FDE6E9E292A534&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=FFEB6566FF6746308FF161BCDB500312
What Can Latinos Expect From The New Governor Of New York?
With Eliot Spitzer having resigned in disgrace following revelations of his involvement in a prostitution scandal, David Paterson will be sworn in Monday afternoon as Albany's new leader through 2010. The former lieutenant governor and leader of the Democratic minority in the State Senate is a man widely respected across party and racial lines. According to Latino leaders in the capitol Paterson possesses a strong combination of drive, warmth and intellect.
"He's a great guy. I can't say enough good things about him," said Democratic State Senator José M. Serrano, who represents a district that combines parts of Manhattan and The Bronx. Paterson, who will be the first African-American governor in New York history and the first blind governor in the history of the nation, holds an encyclopedic knowledge of politics and government, a strong ability to relate to people, and a great sense of humor, said Serrano. Paterson frequently jokes about his lack of sight, and during the press conference where he discussed his transition as chief executive last Thursday Paterson was asked if he, like Spitzer, had ever visited a prostitute. "Only the lobbyists," he said, to the laughter of the assembled press corps.
For more, go to
http://candidatousa.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=13ACB6E9CE744B9AB7FDE6E9E292A534&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=FFEB6566FF6746308FF161BCDB500312
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Saturday, March 15, 2008
In the Mailbox
A discussion on the bonding circles of women of yesterday and today. How women inspire, encourage, support and heal one another. Although we are all very unique in our own way we are very much alike. What better way to celebrate women’s history month than with a circle of women who encourage feminine empowerment. Come and join my circle and leave inspired.
Hope to see you there, Peace and Blessings, Mia
Invite to:
Art by Mia
Art Exhibition by Mia Hernandez
5 p.m. today
Admission Free
Cemi Underground, NYC's El Barrio
For more info., www.cemiunderground.com
A discussion on the bonding circles of women of yesterday and today. How women inspire, encourage, support and heal one another. Although we are all very unique in our own way we are very much alike. What better way to celebrate women’s history month than with a circle of women who encourage feminine empowerment. Come and join my circle and leave inspired.
Hope to see you there, Peace and Blessings, Mia
Invite to:
Art by Mia
Art Exhibition by Mia Hernandez
5 p.m. today
Admission Free
Cemi Underground, NYC's El Barrio
For more info., www.cemiunderground.com
Friday, March 14, 2008
'Maldeamores' Opens Today
Film
"Maldeamores" is described as a three-part look at the ironies of love, with stories that involve a young boy, a hostage situation, and a divorced elderly couple caught in a love triangle.
Watch the trailer.
"Maldeamores" is described as a three-part look at the ironies of love, with stories that involve a young boy, a hostage situation, and a divorced elderly couple caught in a love triangle.
Watch the trailer.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
'La Ceci'
Teatro
Marañao Inc. presenta al actor puertorriqueño Josean Ortiz en el monólogo teatral "La Ceci ", original del dramaturgo cubano Raúl de Cárdenas, bajo la dirección del boricua Antonio Bones. Después de su estreno mundial, la obra se volverá a presentar este viernes 14 y sábado 15 de marzo a las 8 pm, y el domingo 16 de marzo a las 4 pm, en Teatro SEA, en el Centro Cultural Clemente Soto Vélez, localizado en el 107 Suffolk St. (2do. Piso) en el Lower East Side, Manhattan.
En "La Ceci", Ortiz interpreta a un travesti cubano en la dolorosa soledad del exilio.
Para información llamar a 347 806 1617.
Entrada: $20, $15 para estudiantes con identificación.
Marañao Inc. presenta al actor puertorriqueño Josean Ortiz en el monólogo teatral "La Ceci ", original del dramaturgo cubano Raúl de Cárdenas, bajo la dirección del boricua Antonio Bones. Después de su estreno mundial, la obra se volverá a presentar este viernes 14 y sábado 15 de marzo a las 8 pm, y el domingo 16 de marzo a las 4 pm, en Teatro SEA, en el Centro Cultural Clemente Soto Vélez, localizado en el 107 Suffolk St. (2do. Piso) en el Lower East Side, Manhattan.
En "La Ceci", Ortiz interpreta a un travesti cubano en la dolorosa soledad del exilio.
Para información llamar a 347 806 1617.
Entrada: $20, $15 para estudiantes con identificación.
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