4rta Bienal de Arte Latinoamericano del Bronx/4th Bronx Latin American Art 2014 Biennial

On View September 22, 2014–November 23, 2014

4rta Bienal de Arte Latinoamericano del Bronx/4th Bronx Latin American Art Biennial – Difusion Cultural/Cultural Diffusion celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of exhibitions to be held in various locations in the Bronx. Inspired by the notion of cultural space and its importance to social dynamics, Alexis Mendoza, Yarisa Colón, Josué Guarionex, Luis Stephenberg and Miguel Lescano, the Biennial’s curators, have brought together 50 local and international artists to explore the overall theme of “Cultural Diffusion.”

The works on view in the Gilbert Pavilion Gallery have been assembled under the banner of “Realistic Illusion.” They display conceptual depth, thoughtful symbolism and personal and social investment. The title, “Realistic Illusion,” suggests how these artists’ figurative, realist or abstract works reveal a technical proficiency, but transcend the vapidity that sometimes attends academic art. Participating artists include: Pedro Abreu, Laura Alvarez, Petronio Bendito, Hector Canonge, Carlos Chavez, Ismael Checo, Amaru Chiza, Hector Anchundia, Marita Ibañez, Miguel Lescano, Jorge Mendoza, Amy Ponce, Rubén Rivera and Rafael Rodríguez.

As a member of the American Alliance of Museums, The Hebrew Home at Riverdale is committed to publicly exhibiting its art collection throughout its 32-acre campus including the Derfner Judaica Museum and a sculpture garden overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades. The Derfner Judaica Museum + The Art Collection provide educational and cultural programming for residents of the Hebrew Home, their families and the general public from throughout New York City, its surrounding suburbs and visitors from elsewhere. The Home is a nonprofit, non-sectarian geriatric organization serving more than 11,000 elderly persons in greater New York through its resources and community service programs. Museum hours: Sunday – Thursday, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Art Collection and grounds open daily, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Call 718 581-1596 for holiday hours and to schedule group tours, or for further information please visit our website at http://www.hebrewhome.org/art

This exhibition is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.