Legacy / Legado Exhibition Opened May 11 Continues until October 6, 1996 Luis R. Cancel Guest Curator The Old State House 800 Main Street Hartford, CT Tel: 860-522-6766 Web site: http://www.esperanto.com/Legacy/ It is my pleasure to inform all readers of the bit.listserv.museum-l newsgroup of an exhibition of contemporary Latina/o art. On the bicentennial of the Old State House, I have organized an exhibition that explores the contemporary relevance of this landmark. As I watched the careful restoration of this building over the past 2 years, and learned about the historic events that took place there, I realized the edifice is a national heirloom. It is an architectural treasure that helps present day visitors to identify with historic figures who walked those halls, making palpable the revolutionary principles promoted by the Fundamental Orders (1639) which were adopted on the site - "government must rest on the consent of the governed." The theme of the exhibition, legacy, emerged after reflecting on the diverse influences that formed my values as an Hispanic adult. Latinos, like everyone else, have been shaped by the historical events that preceded them, including some events that took place in the Old State House. The cultural traditions of both the United States and Spanish-speaking America have contributed to their formation and beliefs. Family, both immediate and extended, have all provided emotional filters through which one defines oneself and one's role in society. These are the forces which shape us as human beings. Thus the organization of the exhibition into four subsidiary themes: the legacy of History, Culture, Family and Childhood. Each of the fifteen participating artists explore these universal themes with work selected to resonate with the beautifully restored period rooms. The artists include: Luis Cruz Azaceta (Cuba) Jaime Davidovich (Argentina) Juan Downey (Chile) Antonio Frasconi (Argentina) Luis Jimenez (Texas) Carmen Lomas Garza (Texas) Juan Maldonado (Puerto Rico) Amalia Mesa-Bains (California) Jose Morales (Puerto Rico) Pepon Osorio (Puerto Rico) Liliana Porter (Argentina) Jorge Luis Rodriguez (Puerto Rico) Juan Sanchez (Puerto Rico) Paul Sierra (Cuba) Carlos Zerpa (Venezuela) After a four-year renovation that cost $12 million and coincides with its 200th anniversary, the Old State House has once again opened its doors to all of the state's residents, while it recognizes Hispanic cultural values. You are all invited. Call the Old State House for further details on weekly special events. Visiting Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday 12:00 Noon - 3:00 PM (May & June Only) -- Esperanto Internet Services, LLC 99 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 Tel: +1-212-213-1414 Fax: +1-212-684-2528 Web: http://www.esperanto.com/