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REAL HAVANA, a Photographic Exhibit of the photos of RODRIGO ARDILES, DEC 6 – JAN 4

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OPENING
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 8PM

CLEMENTE SOTO VELEZ CULTURAL CENTER
107 SUFFOLK STREET, NYC

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

YASMIN ROSARIO, CSV CENTER, 212-260-4080, X 11
MIGUEL TRELLES, 212-260-8728 (LEAVE MESSAGE W. PHONE) OR EMAIL
migueltrelles2001@yahoo.com OR CONTACT THE ARTIST DIRECTLY:
Rodrigo Ardiles rodrigo@creativo.ca

“Real Havana” by Rodrigo Ardiles, a visual documentary series “Real Havana” created by Chilean photographer Rodrigo Ardiles; sets out to capture the simplicity and everyday life of people’s routines in Havana. Ardiles focuses on theinhabitants creativity to survive under a international economic blockade, allowing the spectator to connect with this reality through these images.

“Real Havana” reaches New York after touring Europe and South America; with achieved recognition in Italy at the Latin American photographer’s exhibit “Sguardi dall’america latina” (III edición, Bolognia, Italia).

The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Educational Center, a 501 (C)3 not-for-profit, was founded in 1993. It is a Puerto Rican/Latino cultural institution that has demonstrated a broad-minded cultural vision and a
collaborative philosophy. It’s mission is focused on the cultivation, presentation and preservation of Puerto Rican and Latino culture. Yet, it is equally determined to operate in a multi-cultural and inclusive manner, by housing and promoting artists and performance events that fully reflect the cultural diversity of the Lower East Side and the city as a whole.

The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Educational Center, continues to be the home to sixteen performing arts and educational organizations – 13 are resident groups (with designated space in the Center) and three are affiliated organizations that use the Center’s facility for rehearsals, creative development and FREE public performances. These are flourishing companies that are enhancing the artistic and cultural life of New York City through their diverse educational workshops and public performances.

“Real Havana” will be inaugurated December 6, 2008, at 8pm, at the Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Educational Center Inc. 107 Suffolk
St, New York, NY 10002 (212) 260-4080. The exhibit will be open to the public, free of charge.

This cultural event is sponsored by L & I Photo and Digital Labs,
1W 22nd. St. New York City, NY Tel. 212.645.5300

Visions of Puerto Rico photo exhibit

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Exhibition: Visions of Puerto Rico & Puerto Rican Pride

June 12th – 28th – Opening Show 7-10 p.m. on June 12th

Clemente Soto Velez Cultural & Educational Center, Inc.

107 Suffolk Street, Manhattan

Contact: Mia Roman Hernandez – artbymamamia@yahoo.com / 646-361-6448

About the show:

“Visions of Puerto Rico & Puerto Rican Pride” Celebrates Puerto Rican culture through Photography. The show will include more than fifty works by emerging and established artists from Puerto Rico, Miami Fl. and New York City. Each artist brings a unique style and vision. These artists have discovered the beauty, tales and the history to their culture in which has been incorporated into their craft of photography. Some of the pieces will depict Community, Urban settings, Music, Nature, Family, Politics and Spirituality. The photos will embrace the cultural empowerment of the Puerto Ricans and their pride. The photos will evoke emotion, feeling and discussion. We have bridged a gap between the Puerto Ricans on the Island and the Puerto Ricans out side of the island and this exhibit is the result of that connection.

Art is an expression of the unconscious and is dedicated to the free expression of feeling.

About CSV/ Clemente Soto Velez Cultural & Educational Center, Inc.:

The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Educational Center, Inc. (CSV), a 501 (C) 3 not-for-profit, was founded in 1993. The CSV Cultural Center is a Puerto Rican/Latino cultural institution that has demonstrated a broad-minded cultural vision and a collaborative philosophy. While CSV’s mission is focused on the cultivation, presentation and preservation of Puerto Rican and Latino culture, it is equally determined to operate in a multi-cultural and inclusive manner, housing and promoting artists and performance events that fully reflect the cultural diversity of the Lower East Side and the city as a whole.

Artists include:

Clarisel Gonzalez, Mia Roman Hernandez, Elena Marrero, Vivien Perez, Carissa Hernandez, Christopher Lopez, Susan Alvarez, Marcelino Pagan, Luis Cordero, Pepper Negron, Marie Paola Martinez, Gamalier Martinez, Gerardo Javier Melendez Silvagnoli, Marielly Martinez, Ismael Nunez, Pablo Colon, Eliud Martinez

source: Art by Mia press release