Pablo Helguera "Committed Explanations in Geography"
Cooper Union (7 E 7th Street)
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Committed Explanations in Geography, a solo exhibition by New York-based artist Pablo Helguera, is an upcoming show at the School of Art at The Cooper Union that showcases his recent artworks highlighting cultural and linguistic gaps specific to the Americas (January 27-February 21, 2009).
Helguera's four-week, multi-disciplinary exhibition will feature video, sculpture, collage, printmaking and performance that will provide the viewer with an opportunity to reflect on the significant cultural change that has taken place in North and South America. Using minimalist forms to articulate cultural tradition, Helguera's artistic practice raises questions about the diversity of the American landscape, where native traditions and languages are obscured by more contemporary systems. The artist has presented his work locally at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and at PERFORMA 05, New York's first performance art biennial, as well as internationally in museums located in Japan, Zurich and Brazil, to name a few.
Helguera is also the author of four books and has worked as a cultural promoter and educator for more than 15 years in U.S. museums.
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Schedule
from January 27, 2009 to February 21, 2009
Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-6pm
Opening Reception on 2009-01-27 from 18:00 to 20:00