Carlos Cruz-Diez: Sept 10

Carlos Cruz-Diez: (In)formed by Color
Exhibit Opening and Conversation with the Artist
Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
Americas Society, 680 Park Avenue

This fall Americas Society will present Carlos Cruz-Diez’s first solo show in a major U.S. cultural institution. Focusing on the relationship between color and perception, the exhibition will increase the visibility and appreciation of Carlos Cruz-Diez in the United States, one of Latin America’s Kinetic Art masters. A major publication will accompany the exhibition; it will include essays by Nuit Banai, Mariela Brazón, Estrellita Brodsky, Gabriela Rangel, Isabela Villanueva, and an interview with the artist by Alexander Alberro. The catalogue will be available in November 2008.

On September 10 Cruz-Diez will talk about his career and work with a panel including: Carlos Brillembourg (Architect), Estrellita Brodsky (Guest Curator), Tahia Rivero (Curator, Colección Mercantil), Isabela Villanueva (Assistant Curator), and Gabriela Rangel, Moderator (Director, Visual Arts Americas Society) A public reception will follow from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

http://as.americas-society.org/program.php?id=46&cid=16