Latin Views 2008

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 opens 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” will be 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 will occupy 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 will run from September 19th to November 2nd, 2008. The opening reception will be on Friday September 19th, from 6.00 to 8.00 pm and the panel discussion will be 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

Supported by The Bodenwein Public Benevolent Foundation; Bank of America, Trustee, Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, and The Pfizer Foundation.