MEDIA ALERT
Renowned
Cuban Artist, Xavier Cortada, to be Honored at Sneak Preview Reception for Monumental
"Wallscape" Mural
-- Commissioned Artwork Honors Miami’s Hispanic Community --
WHAT:
In a continuing effort to
honor Hispanic artists by bringing their unique and cultural artwork to communities across
the country, Heineken USA has commissioned a "wallscape" mural replicating a
painting by internationally acclaimed Cuban artist, Xavier Cortada to be painted in Miami.
The landmark mural was
designed to help instill pride in the community, by capturing the unique culture of the
neighborhood through art. It is one of five such outdoor "wallscape" artworks on
display in communities across the U.S., including one unveiled last year in New
York’s Washington Heights neighborhood designed by Dominican painter Guillo Pérez.
On Friday, July 12th, the doors are
open at the Latin American Art Museum, as press will have the opportunity to meet Mr.
Cortada and have a sneak peak at the mural, which will soon adorn the streets of Miami.
WHEN:
Friday, July 12th, 2002
6:30 - 10:30 P.M.
WHERE:
Latin American Art Museum
2206 SW 8th Street, Miami
WHO:
Xavier Cortada has
exhibited his works in museums, galleries, and cultural venues around the world and has
pioneered the use of the Internet in collaborative art making. The Miami-based
Cuban-American artist, attorney, and activist has worked collaboratively with diverse
groups across the United States, Latin America, Europe and Africa to create pro-social
community murals and participant-driven art projects. Cortada's paintings have been shown
in solo and group exhibits throughout the United States, Peru, and Bolivia. In November
1998, his work won the Grand Prize Best of Show in the "Arte + Arte" group
exhibit at the Florida Museum of Hispanic and Latin American Art in Coral Gables, Florida.
Heineken USA Inc., the
nation’s largest beer importer, has a long and proud history of celebrating and
promoting Hispanic culture and diversity, including numerous initiatives throughout Miami
and Southern Florida.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Carson Glover
212-686-5300, ext.317
cell- 917-687-1571
carson@dunwoodie.com
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