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Conservation of América Tropical
Public Programs The Getty Conservation Institute, in partnership with the City of Los Angeles, and with the participation of Amigos de Siqueiros, is presenting a series of public events to celebrate the conservation of the mural América Tropical http://www.amigosdesiqueiros.org/ by David Alfaro Siqueiros, and the opening of the América Tropical Interpretive Center (ATIC) located at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument.
Under the Stars Thursday, September 27, 2012 7:00pm El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Father Serra Park Free. No reservation required
d Ghosts of Olvera Street Revisited Friday, October 5, 2012 7:00pm El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Pico House 424 N. Main Street Free. No reservation required Celebrated author, historian, and Siqueiros expert Dr. Irene Herner Reiss, will present a lecture about the time Siqueiros spent in Los Angeles and the role of the mural as a cultural artifact in a city where the past is often forgotten. Organized by the Amigos de Siqueiros, with the support of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. Dr. Herner will be joined by author Ruben Martinez and artist Andrés Montoya
Gregorio Luke, an expert in Mexican and Latin American art and culture, presents his popular outdoor multimedia show that looks at the life and work of David Alfaro Siqueiros. (bring a blanket/chair) Organized by the Amigos de Siqueiros with the support of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument.
Ruben Martinez
Andrés Montoya
Letters to Siqueiros Thursday, October 4, 2012 7:00pm El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Pico House 424 N. Main Street Free. No reservation required
Award-winning filmmaker and author Jesus Treviño will screen América Tropical, his 1971 documentary about David Alfaro Siqueiros. He will be joined by three Chicano muralists, each reading a letter to Siqueiros describing his impact on them personally and in their work-a letter none had the opportunity to send to Siqueiros during his lifetime. Organized by the Amigos de Siqueiros, with the support of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument.
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Public Monument is located on the corner of Cesar Chavez Avenue and Alameda Street, across the street from Union station. Google
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