ENCUENTRO 2 FEBRUARY 15TH CENTRO MURALEANDO - VICTOR RODRIGUEZ In this encuentro, we got the opportunity to discover the beauty of Muraleando and its history through our online visit. During our guided tour we learned that the site where Muraleando was built on, used to be a water tank and then became a dump. The creation of this place is mainly due to the fact that the community was willing to help creating it from scratch. We had the privilege to see even from the comfort of our households the beauty of the artworks in that building, as well as the exhibition that is outside. The kids in the neighborhood of Lawton can spend time there, and adults also have the possibility to attend dance classes. With all the activities that are hosted there, Muraleando funds itself by selling artworks, with the gatherings that take place there and we can not forget the generosity of the Lawton community. In 2014, Muraleando won the prize of premio national, and it is understandable due to the diversity and amazing works shown there. The artworks in there are unique, because they use materials that are not usual. Some objects that are exhibited in Muraleando, come from the pile of 15 meters of trash that used to be in the dump. Some artists from all around the world meet there each year to work on a new project and create a new masterpiece. The beauty of Muraleando is mainly due to the Cuban population. They created a site where people could feel safe and just enjoy themselves. Muraleando doesn’t even need insurance, because people do everything in their power to keep this place running. Muraleando isn’t only a site for the Cuban population to gather, it is the pride of the Cuban population. They made this site a place where people must go to if they visit Cuba one day.
By: Ariela
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