Day of the dead Community Event 2015 in Mexico City was possible with the enthusiasm and contribution of two great Columbus Local Artist. Tiffany Christopher and Ryan Hudson.
Leticia Vazquez-Smith coordinated the artist here in Columbus Ohio, gathered their Art work and work per months together with Cristina VIllalpando from "La Gaceta" (UNAM publication) Leticia and Cristina looked into Cultural Centers, Art Galleries and Public centers for Arts in Mexico city. Sending emails, knocking doors, going to meetings, sending information back and forward. Cristina correcting proposals and adding love to look for the special place to host this beautiful exhibition that connected two cities Columbus and Mexico City by demonstrating the love, respect and interest for Culture. In particular this wonderful celebration of life! Dia de Muertos which has been set as a "intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO 2003. "proclamada en el ano 2003 por la UNESCO como patrimonio Cultural de la humanidad"
After months of hard work they got the approval for the perfect place located in the heart of Coyoacan, Mexico! Centro Cultural Los Talleres! what a better place to be where art happens everyday and one of the best dancers in Mexico City (and the world) "Isabel Beteta" is Directing the Cultural Center.
The exhibition was finalize and Leticia was on her way to Mexico city bringing Tiffany's art work and ready to do a follow up with Cristina and the Cultural center "los talleres" working together as a team with Lena Diaz,Isabel Beteta and the team at" los talleres" coordinating with Prensa, Radio, and much more to make it a perfect Day of the dead Celebration!. Then Ryan arrived in Mexico city just in time for the interviews and set up for Art work. Together Leticia and Ryan made a perfect atmosphere for the big opening.
October 30th - November 6th "Centro Cultural Los Talleres AC"
"VIDA QUE NOS SEPARA MUERTE QUE NOS UNE"
Artistas: Tiffany Christopher and Ryan Hudson
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