Two Arts Exhibitions at the Mexican Cultural Institute, On view Now - May 29th, FreeElizabeth Catlett in Mexico and Shouts from the Archive: The Political Prints from the Taller de Grafica Popular.
There is a great article in this month's In Towner on page 11 of the print edition, you can view the article online here. Below is the description from the main website.
"Elizabeth Catlett in Mexico features 57 powerful prints that the artist created in Mexico as a member of the artist collective known as the Taller de Gráfica Popular. A native Washingtonian, Elizabeth Catlett graduated from Howard University in 1935. Inspired by the cultural excitement and political transformations of post-Revolutionary Mexico, Catlett moved to Mexico City in 1947, where she joined the artist's collective known as the Taller de Gráfica Popular (Workshop of Popular Graphics, or TGP), which was dedicated to the direct use of visual art in the service of social change.... " click here to continue reading about this show at the other show on view.
Gallery Hours:
Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Mexican Cultural Institute
2829 16th St, NW
Metro: Columbia Heights and walk to 16th St, turn left or take any bus along 16th St to Harvard
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