For Hispanic Heritage Month, #CityImages reviews Las flores de mi país that was resented by NYC Parks’ Latino Society.
This is in collaboration with NYC Parks’ Arts & Antiques division, exhibitions featured artworks by more than 20 artists that explore interpretations of Latino culture through imagery of native flora.
After three decades of representing and supporting Hispanics and Latinos, we are delighted to highlight this work. We are proud to include Las Flores de mi País, which celebrates the artistic and creative Latino talents.
Artists responded to a call for submissions with interpretations of the theme through photographs, paintings, mixed media, and more. Works use botanicals as inspiration, symbols, historical references, and textile designs that reflect a culture or tradition. Las Flores de mi País “The Flowers of my Country” - A virtual exhibition tour and discussion co-hosted with GreenThumb
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Las flores de mi país. Presented by NYC Parks' Latino Society, in collaboration, with NYC Parks' Arts & Antiquities division, the exhibition features artworks by more than 20 artists that explore interpretations of Latinx culture with imagery of native flora. The works use botanicals as inspiration, symbols, a medium to create designs, a historical reference, and textile design that reflects a culture or tradition.
NYC Parks’ Arsenal Gallery is dedicated to examining themes of nature, urban space, wildlife, New York City parks, and park history. It is located on the third floor of Parks’ headquarters in Central Park on Fifth Avenue at 64th Street. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and admission is free. For more information on the Arsenal Gallery, visit nyc.gov/parks/art.
The NYC Parks Latino Society was founded in 1987 to unify and represent NYC Parks’ Latino/Hispanic community. The society provides support, counsel, and mentoring for Latinos/Hispanics in the agency and acknowledges their many contributions to NYC Parks and the city as a whole.
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