by Magdy Zara
The Latin American Art and Culture Movement (MACLA) opens the exhibition “A Bridge Over the San Juan River: A Story of Borders,” which examines the overlooked conflict between Nicaragua and Costa Rica’s border along the San Juan River
Artists Irene Carvajal and Imara Osorno, both based in San Jose, transcend divisions through painting, video, and on-site installation.
Irene Carvajal is a Costa Rican-American mixed-media artist and teacher based in San Francisco. Her work examines labor, gender, and colonialism and their intersections with politics, globalized economies, and identity. Imara Osorno is a Nicaraguan-American multidisciplinary artist also based in San Francisco. Her work spans painting, printmaking, and sculpture, exploring themes of identity, immigration, and memory, often imbued with a deep appreciation for mythology and storytelling.
This exhibit will be open to the public from Sept. 6 through Nov. 10 of this year, starting at 12 noon at the MACLA gallery, located at 510 South 1st Street in San Jose.
San Mateo County Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
San Mateo County, as well as other communities in San Francisco, has special programming to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, this time they will hold the Verbo Multicultural Community Festival.
The Verbo Multicultural Community Festival brings together, showcases, and celebrates the vibrant diversity of the Latino community that represents more than nine countries in Central and South America. This year’s festival is especially significant as it commemorates Verbo’s 25th anniversary of serving this community.
This day will feature live music, free food, and family fun; so attendees will be able to dance, taste typical dishes from different countries, as well as exciting games, entertainment for the whole family.
The appointment is at The San Jose Earthquakes, on Sept. 8.
“Corazón del Pueblo” Exhibition at the MCCLA
In the framework of the Latin American Heritage Month, the Mission Cultural Center for Latin Arts has scheduled a series of events among which the group exhibition Corazón del Pueblo stands out.
One of these events is the well-deserved tribute to Patricia Rodríguez, the Chicana pioneer who co-founded Mujeres Muralistas.
Some of the activities planned during this month of celebration are: the art exhibition of “ARTería del Corazón de Patricia Rodríguez”; the celebration of Nina Serrano’s 90th birthday with poetry and live music with Friends of the gallery; On September 13th, the Sip n Paint Latino Pride with Eugenio Rodríguez will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $35. On Sept. 14, the Mexican Night will take place from 4 p.m., while the closing reception is scheduled for Oct. 12th from 3 to 6 p.m.
All of these events will take place in the main gallery of the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, located at 2868 Mission St., San Francisco.
Southern Exposure celebrates its 50th anniversary
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Southern Exposure and honor its legacy, a group art exhibition will be held that highlights its role in the Bay Area art scene.
This exhibition is called “A Leaf, a Gourd, a Shell, a Net, a Bag, a Sling, a Sack, a Bottle, a Pot, a Box, a Vessel.”
Southern Exposure has a major impact on the Bay Area’s diverse arts ecosystem and serves as an important site to spark conversations, explore new formats, launch careers, and educate young people.
Featured works are by artists: Erina Alejo & William Collins; Enrique Chagoya & Kara Maria; Futurefarmers (Amy Franceschini & Michael Swaine) & Shaun O’Dell; Marcel Pardo Ariza & Julián Delgado Lopera; and Pablo Tut.
The 50th anniversary celebration kicks off with a kickoff party featuring a variety of entertainment, including a DJ set by Brown Angel, sweet treats, draft beer from BareBottle Brewing Company, screen printing, and a plant-sharing installation curated by exhibiting artist Erina Alejo, among others.
The grand opening will be on Sept. 14 and will run through November 16, 2024 and will be held at Southern Exposure 3030 20th Street in San Francisco.
