Written by Amos White V for THE ARTISTS FORUM MAGAZINE
Edited by Amos White V for THE ARTISTS FORUM, INC
Photos: Courtesy of Pepe Villegas
REVIEWER RATING:
5 out of 5 stars
FOLKLORICAN: THE ART OF PEPE VILLEGAS
NEW YORK, NY (November 18, 2010) Last night, The Artists Forum attended the opening reception for FolkloRican: The Art of Pepe Villegas at NYU Wagner at The Puck Building. The ten-piece collection of oil paintings referenced artist Pepe Villegas‘ Puerto Rican upbringing featuring images of cultural pride in vibrant hues.
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Curated by Frank Crescioni, Folklorican commemorates Latino Heritage Month at New York University and is co-presented by NYU Wagner, NYU Latino Studies Program, NYU Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies, and NYU Steinhardt.
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The exhibition is on view through January 31, 2011. Viewing hours are Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm, Fridays 9am-7pm, and Saturdays 9:30am-6pm (closed on Sundays). Please note that the Gallery will be closed for the holidays from December 24 through January 3, inclusively.
For more information about Pepe Villegas, visit: pepevillegas.com
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