City Of Raleigh: 'Abstracto/Latino' : Art From Local Latinx Artists Working In Abstraction On Display Until Jan. 21

Raleigh NC

17 December, 2021

9:28 AM

Description

Press release from the City of Raleigh: Dec 16, 2021 Abstracto/Latino: Latin American with an Abstract Fusion is an exhibition highlighting Latinx artists living in North Carolina who are working in abstraction. This exhibition, curated by Georges Le Chevallier, questions the preferred notion in the United States that Latinx Art is based on Magical Realism, Politics or Regionalism. This exhibition brings together Latinx artists who are working in different styles of abstraction. These artists are exploring diverse art movements such as North American Abstract Expressionism, French Cubism, Russian Constructivism, and Japanese Shibui, without ever losing their Latin American roots. Featured Artists Fabrizio Bianchi Lope Max Diaz Georges Le Chevallier Peter Marin Mario Marzán Nora Phillips Natacha Sochat Learn more about the exhibition artworks and artists About Block Gallery Connecting local artists to community through ongoing exhibitions and public outreach, the Block Gallery was dedicated in 2006 to honor Miriam Preston Block, a former Raleigh City Council member and community leader. Greeting all visitors to the Upchurch Government Complex, the gallery's marble walls and elegant staircase provide an ideal setting for showcasing original artworks. Exhibits change every eight to 12 weeks. Raleigh Arts, a part of the City of Raleigh's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department, fosters and promotes the arts in Raleigh by administering the programs of the Raleigh Arts Commission and the Public Art and Design Board and supporting the Pullen and Sertoma Arts Centers. This press release was produced by the City of Raleigh. The views expressed here are the author's own.