The Latin Network for the Visual Arts and the Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art present this major exhibition, marking the first time that the two organizations have co-curated a project from outset to realization. “Latin Views 2008” biennial exhibit is supported by The Bodenwein Public Benevolent Foundation; Bank of America, Trustee, Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism, and The Pfizer Foundation. Thirty-six artists from fifteen different countries were selected to participate in this next outstanding biennial art exhibit “Latin Views 2008”, which opened on September 19, at 6:00 pm at the Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art at the University of Connecticut's Avery Point Campus, located in the Branford House Mansion. The “Latin Views 2008” is an extraordinary international celebration of art that will be sure to excite and entertain any art lover. The exhibit will cover narrative, fantasy, myths, prophesies, spectacle, and the ambiguous territory between the real and unreal. This exhibit is an invitation to the viewer to enter, explore, and immerse himself in the imaginary world of contemporary Latin artists, which is filled with emotions and imagery. The exhibition occupies the entire gallery creating the ideal atmosphere to showcase these impressive works of art. The “Latins Views 2008” was curated by the directors and advisors of the LNVA jointly with The Griffis Art Center Board of Trustees and overseen by Julia Pavone, Director of The Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art. The artistic director of Latin Views 2008 is Sharon Griffis, who is also the Director of Griffis Art Center of New London CT and has extensive experience organizing exhibitions throughout Connecticut. Highlighted among the special events of this exhibition is a Panel Discussion organized by the LNVA that will be presented in association with The Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art at the Marine Science Building, University of Connecticut at Avery Point on the following day of the opening reception, September 20, 2008 at 1:30 pm. Since its inception in 2003, the Latin Views exhibits have greatly evolved and have become the leading medium offering international contemporary art to southeastern Connecticut. The exhibit runs from September 19th to November 2nd, 2008. The opening reception was last Friday September 19th 2008, from 6.00 to 8.00 pm and the panel discussion was on September 20th at 1:30 pm. Important contemporary international artists whose works will be available to view and purchase include: ARGENTINA: Alejandra Goldberg BRAZIL: Cristina Beltrami CUBA: Abdiel Acosta M.A. "Maruchi" Carmona Manuel G. Daza Dora Fiser Silvio Gayton Ileana Kane Edin Gutiérrez David Martinez Luisa Mesa Luis Eliades Rodríguez Martínez Tere Pastoriza CHILE: Ignacio Basauri Luz Maria Benavente Costabal Carmen Gloria Maristany Watt Lucrecia Novoa ECUADOR: Agustín Patiño Sánchez Jovan Villalba EL SALVADOR: Ana E. Velasco HAITI: Webber Charles ITALY: Massimiliano Boschini Mauro Manuini MEXICO: Margarita Hernández de Maxson Carla Veliz PERU: Diana Fiorella Riesco Lind Pedro Wilson del Carpio SPAIN: Javier Bustelo Rolando Paciel González Morales Asun Torras URUGUAY: Javier Bassi Mario Marinoni USA/COLOMBIA Jerry Montoya USA/HAITI: Francesca Lalanne USA/MEXICO: Tony Armendariz USA/PUERTO RICO Jessica Rosario The Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art at Avery Point is located at1084 Shennecossett Road, Groton, CT. For more information on “Latin Views 2008” biennial exhibit call (860) 405 9052. For more information on LNVA, email us at lnvainfo@LNVA.us or visit www.lnva.us LNVA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit visual arts organization based in southeastern Connecticut.
