Programs & Events
The Getty Conservation Institute in partnership with the City of Los Angeles, and with the participation of Amigos de Siqueiros, is presenting a series of public events to celebrate the conservation of the mural América Tropical http://www.getty.edu/conservation/our_projects/field_projects/siqueiros/siqueiros_public_prog.html by David Alfaro Siqueiros, and the opening of the América Tropical Interpretive Center (ATIC) located at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. These events have been organized by the Amigos de Siqueiros, thanks to the generous financial support of Councilman Huizar, the Getty Conservation Institute, El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, Wells Fargo Bank and the Weingart Foundation.
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
(No Reservations Required)
Under the Stars
Thursday, September 27th – 7:00pm
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument – Father Serra Park
Gregorio Luke, an expert in Mexican and Latin American art and culture, presents his popular outdoor multimedia show that looks at the life and work of David Alfaro Siqueiros.
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Letters to Siqueiros
Thursday, October 4th – 7:00pm
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Pico House
424 N. Main Street
Award-winning filmmaker and author Jesus Treviño will screen América Tropical, his 1971 documentary about David Alfaro Siqueiros. He will be joined by three Chicano muralists (Judy Baca, Barbara Carasco and John Valadez), each reading a letter to Siqueiros describing his impact on them personally and in their work, a letter none had the opportunity to send to Siqueiros during his lifetime.
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Siqueiros in Los Angeles
Friday, October 5th – 7:00pm
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Pico House
424 N. Main Street
Celebrated author, historian, and Siqueiros expert Dr. Irene Herner Reiss will present a lecture about the time Siqueiros spent in Los Angeles and the roll of the mural as a cultural artifact in a city where the past is often forgotten. Dr. Herner will be joined by author Ruben Martinez and artist Andrés Montoya.
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012 – 12 pm
Opening of América Tropical
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, Sepulveda House, 125 Paseo de la Plaza
Opening of the América Tropical Interpretive Center and the mural to the public.
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Tuesday, October 16 and Wednesday, October 17
The Siqueiros Legacy: Challenges of Conserving the Artist’s Monumental Murals
A Two-Day Symposium
Oct. 16 morning at the Getty Center, afternoon at El Pueblo/ATIC; Oct. 17 at the Getty Center
For more information, visit www.getty.edu
A group of international speakers will present the many different aspects of conservation, transportation, installation, and presentation associated with some of Siqueiros’ most important murals in Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Southern California.
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Saturday, October 20 and Saturday, October 27, 2012 – 9 am to 1 pm
Continuing the Siqueiros Legacy: A Mural Tour of Eastside LA
Departs from América Tropical Interpretive Center
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, entrance on Olvera Street
$20, $10 students; Reservations available as of September 20, 2012. For more information visit www.getty.edu.
Artist Raoul De La Sota will lead a bus tour of Los Angeles murals, including works by East Los Streetscapers, Judy Baca, Kent Twitchell, and many more. Tour begins with a viewing of the mural América Tropical by David Alfaro Siqueiros at the América Tropical Interpretive Center. Wear comfortable shoes as there will be some walking as we disembark and re-board at key murals along the way.
Organized by the Getty Conservation Institute
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Saturday, November 3, 2012 – 12 pm to 7 pm
¡América Tropical! A Festival Celebrating Siqueiros
La Plaza de Cultura y Artes and El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
501 N. Main Street, Los Angeles
Free admission. For more information, visit www.getty.edu
Eighty years after it was first painted, the mural América Tropical by David Alfaro Siqueiros − one of the great Mexican artists of the 20th century − is again on view to the public. Bring your family to this festival celebration and explore the artistic, social, and historical significance of América Tropical through food, music, dance, children’s activities and more.
Organized by the Getty Conservation Institute, La Plaza de Cultura y Artes, and El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
