The Great Neck Library is sponsoring an educational lecture to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. The virtual zoom lecture, 11 Great Hispanic Artists Who Shaped Western Culture, presented by Mary Vahey, is on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 11:00 a.m.
Throughout the history of art, Hispanic artists have carved an important position as trailblazers. Unafraid to take risks, they often incorporate symbols and techniques that recall their native cultures.
Beyond this, many of the most famous Hispanic artists also use their creativity as a platform to discuss political and social upheaval in an effort to affect change and inspire national pride.
From Diego Velázquez, who used brushstrokes reminiscent of 19th-century Impressionist painters, to trailblazer Jean-Michel Basquiat, who brought graffiti into the gallery, these artists set trends rather than follow tradition.
Velazquez, Goya, Sorolla, Picasso, Orozco, Rivera, Miro, Dali, Kahlo, Botero, and Basquiat will bring us from 17th century Baroque to 20th century New-Expressionism.
Come join art lecturer Mary Vahey in this inspiring Hispanic Heritage Month virtual art presentation.
There is no registration for this event. Visit the Great Neck Library website at www.greatnecklibrary.org and connect to us on Zoom. For more information, please contact the Great Neck Library at (516) 466-8055 or email adultprogramming@greatnecklibrary.org.