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A Tribute to Mexican Heritage:

Artist Talk with Olmec Head Artist Liz Gonzalez
2024-11-14 18:00:00 2024-11-14 19:00:00 America/Chicago A Tribute to Mexican Heritage: Uncover the artistic journey of KC, MO artist Liz Gonzalez and how her dual upbringing in U.S. and Mexican cultures have deeply influenced her work designing an Olmec head for the Olmec Exhibit. Main Library - Elgin Room

Thursday, November 14
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-14 18:00:00 2024-11-14 19:00:00 America/Chicago A Tribute to Mexican Heritage: Uncover the artistic journey of KC, MO artist Liz Gonzalez and how her dual upbringing in U.S. and Mexican cultures have deeply influenced her work designing an Olmec head for the Olmec Exhibit. Main Library - Elgin Room

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Uncover the artistic journey of KC, MO artist Liz Gonzalez and how her dual upbringing in U.S. and Mexican cultures have deeply influenced her work designing an Olmec head for the Olmec Exhibit.

Uncover the artistic journey of Kansas City, MO artist Liz Gonzalez, and how her dual upbringing in U.S. and Mexican cultures have deeply influenced her work. Hear more about her involvement with designing one of the Olmec heads, and the importance of preserving and celebrating cultural identity by creating projects like Olmec Origins. 

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Descubra el recorrido de la artista de Kansas City, MO Liz González y cómo su doble educación en las culturas estadounidense y mexicana han influido profundamente su trabajo. Escuche más sobre su participación en el diseño de una de las cabezas olmecas, y la importancia de preservar y celebrar la identidad cultural mediante la creación de proyectos como los orígenes olmecas. 

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Exhibits | Adult Programs |

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