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"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more when it is in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

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LOS ANGELES– Exhibit Opening: Visualizing Language: Oaxaca in Los Angeles

September 16, 2017 @ 5:00 am10:00 am

Free

Image Credit: Tlacolulokos, Smile Now Cry Later, 2017.  Photograph: Fausto Nahúm. Courtesy of Library Foundation of Los Angeles LOS ANGELES—  Join the Los Angeles Central Library for a day-long celebration of the new public exhibition, Visualizing Language: Oaxaca in L.A. as part of the Getty’s Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA initiative. Featuring newly commissioned work from Oaxacan artist collective, Tlacolulokos, this public opening will also feature a range of activities including: music and performance by Grupo Foklórico Guish Bac and Banda Grandeza Oaxaqueña, tours, and a bilingual, hands-on screen printing workshop with the artists, Dario Canul and Cosijoesa Cernas. The opening is free to the public and validated parking is available next to the library. Find out about other opportunities to participate in over 50 programs at neighborhood libraries across the city as part of Visualizing Language at www.lfla.org/oaxaca Exhibit Opening: “Visualizing Language: Oaxaca in L.A.” Saturday, September 16, 2017 12:00 – 5:00 pm Los Angeles Public Library @ Central Library – Second Floor Rotunda 630 W. 5th St. Los Angeles, CA 90071 Admission is free. Parking information can be found at https://www.lapl.org/branches/central-library/parking For more information, visit our website wwwlfla.org/oaxaca or email oaxaca@lfla.org  

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Date:
September 16, 2017
Time:
5:00 am – 10:00 am
Cost:
Free
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