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Added October 14th

Wake Forest University announces the opening of a new exhibit in its Hanes Gallery: “Cuban Artists’ Books and Prints,” running from August 23 to October 6, 2009.

Curator and Professor of Romance Languages Linda Howe brings the exhibit to the Hanes Gallery from the Grolier Club of New York where it ran from May 20, 2009 to August 1, 2009.

The exhibition coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution and features more than 130 books and objects from thirteen different Cuban painters, photographers, sculptors, printmakers, multimedia artists, writers, and artisans, including Sandra Ramos, Sandra Ceballos, Ibrahim Miranda, Carlos Estévez, Rene Peña, Rocía, and Tonel (Antonio Eligio Fernández). Limited-edition books from the bookmaking cooperative Ediciones Vigía will also be on display.

The works represent the life experiences of Cuban artists over the past two decades, revealing how their creativity and imagination have been shaped by occurrences such as the fall of the Soviet Union.

In addition to Professor Howe’s work as curator, a number of Wake Forest students, faculty, and staff have combined efforts to make the exhibit possible. According to Howe, “This exhibit is primarily about the ingenious resilience of the Cuban artists represented and how they express their experiences of life in Cuba, but it is also a testament to the service and entrepreneurial work of more than 200 Wake Forest students, faculty and staff over the years. Without them, this exhibit never would have happened.”

On September 24 there will be a symposium from 1:00 to 5:00 PM in Brendle Recital Hall, followed by an opening reception at 5:30. The Hanes Gallery operates daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM during the week and from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on the weekend. Please call (336) 758-5795 with any questions.

Added August 24th