XVIII Ibero-American Art Salon Reception in Washington
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Eduardo Díaz, Director at Smithsoniam Latino Center; Jimena Paz, Cultural Affairs Officer at the Embassy of Spain; and Conrado Solari Yrigoyen, Minister at the Embassy of the Argentine Republic
THE OPENING RECEPTION for the XVIII Ibero-American Art Exhibit on Video Art was held Tuesday evening, November 24, at a gallery at 3307 M Street, N.W., in Washington, D.C. Guests were able to learn more about Ibero-American video art and enjoy delicious appetizers from the Spanish restaurant Taberna del Alabardero along with wines, beers and pisco sour from South America.
EACH YEAR the Association of Ibero-American Cultural Attaches presents the "Ibero-American Art Salon" in the nation's capital. With 17 editions, the Association has successfully created a space to promote the cultural values of Ibero-America and the immense artistic diversity that depicts the essence of these countries by presenting exhibits using many different media: painting, etching, photography, cartoons, etc.
Sharon B. McCone and Michelle Perez
THE SUPPORT and commitment of Felix Angel and Anne Vena at the Cultural Center of the Inter-American Bank have been crucial for this exhibit. The sponsors of this art exhibit are The Mayor's Office of Latino Affairs, Continental Airlines, and Eastbanc and Mr. Anthony Lanier who provided the space for the exhibition. The exhibit will be open through December 7, 2009.
Borko Handjiski and Elsa Castilla
Marirene Muñiz of Embassy of Peru, Rebecca Medrano and Oscar Ordenes
Sierra Sloan, Laura Espino, Anna Giralt and Nuria Montarelo
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