Washington, D.C.May 8, 2008 -Â As part of its cultural activities in Washington, D.C., Mexico looks forward to increase the mutual collaboration between key cultural and academic institutions such as the Washington Performing Arts Society, whose 2008 Annual Gala had a Mexican-themed evening.
Mexico is one of the most important cultural centers in Latin America with a wide range of visual and performing arts. From the intricate art of the Huichol Indians to the popular images of Frida Kahlo, from mariachis to folk dances, Mexico's art expressions go beyond anyone’s expectations.
Due to the strong link between art in both the Washington D.C. and Mexico, this last promotes and disseminates the vast and rich traditions of its culture, in all different expressions.
In recent years, Mexico has increased its presence among art venues, for example the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas which is conducted by the Mexican musician Alondra de la Parra, performed in the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; the State of Mexico Symphony performed in the Strathmore Theatre; Library of Congress hosted the ‘Two Faces of Mexican Music’ event.
Mexico contribution to art is so important that some artists have become part of the permanent collections: Francisco Zuniga’s pieces in the Hirshhorn Museum, Frida Kahlo: ‘Private Life, Public Image’ in the National Museum of Women in the Arts and the complete exhibition named ‘Mexico at the Smithsonian’. Also, there is a Juan Soriano’s sculpture at the garden of the Ambassador’s residence and two pieces of Joaquin Clausel’s work, a Mexican impressionist painter of the 19th Century, in the Mexican Cultural Institute.
The possibility of demonstrating the rich cultural legacy of Mexico can be magnified with important art causes like the Washington Performing Arts Society Annual Gala. |
