To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, on the second floor of the Alvin Sherman Library, the Cotilla Gallery is showcasing “Festival Cine & Arte,” which consists of an exhibit featuring the artwork of six different artists as well as the screening of four films. The exhibit began on Aug. 27 and will remain open until Oct. 17.
The artists featured in the exhibition have Latin American backgrounds. The art displayed includes sculptures and paintings with different styles and mediums.
The exhibit was curated by Adriana Bianco, Argentinian actress and journalist. The theme for “Festival Cine & Arte” revolves around Spain.
“This occasion was dedicated to Spain, having this idea that Spain is our mother. We both share history, language and culture and it’s a great exhibition with different talented artists,” Bianco said.
Students like Aliesha Boodram, senior public health major, were interested in learning about different cultures and decided to visit the Cotilla Gallery.
“I like to go to museums a lot, so when I saw there was an exhibit, I wanted to see what it was about,” Boodram said. “I think that art sticks with people and it gives a way to express itself and pass down culture.”
Lauren Nicieza, sophomore biology major, shares why art is important when it comes to culture.
“I think it’s a way to express one’s background and perspective inside their own culture. You can kind of see in the art gallery that each artist had their own way of artistically expressing themselves and what their culture meant to them,” Nicieza said.
The exhibit is free of charge and open to the general public.
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