The Films of Ana Mendieta Art Talk and Opening Reception

Art Exhibitions
Date Saturday, February 27, 2016, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Organization NSU Art Museum | Fort Lauderdale Categories Art Exhibitions
Place NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale Address 1 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale Phone 954-262-0204 Website http://nsuartmuseum.org/ Contact Email moareservations@moafl.org


Covered in Time and History: The Films of Ana Mendieta presents the largest number of artist Ana Mendieta’s films seen together in the U.S. Until now, many of Mendieta’s films have had only limited exposure. One of the most influential Cuban-American artists of post-World War II era, Mendieta’s synthesis of sculpture, earth art, and performance unflinchingly investigated what it means to be human. Lecture at 5 p.m.: Art Talk by Raquel Cecilia Mendieta, the artist’s niece and film archivist for the Estate of Ana Mendieta Collection. Opening Reception at 6 p.m. Free for members, $15 for non-members. On view through The exhibit complements the museum’s strong concentration of Cuban contemporary artists. On view from February 28 through July 3.

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