View FREE Contemporary Exhibit Featuring 18 Argentine Artists at NSU’s Library – May 27 to June 30

FT. LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – Contemporary artwork including paintings, drawings, and sculpture created by more than 18 Argentine artists will be on view in Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Alvin Sherman Library’s Second Floor Gallery from Friday, May 27 to June 30.

This dynamic, FREE exhibit, in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Argentine Republic in Miami, features work that reflects the creative soul of each artist. The exhibit was also planned to coincide with the 201^st anniversary of the Revolución de Mayo, which paved the way for Argentina’s independence.

“Being an integral part of the community is one of NSU’s core values, and that is why we are very proud of our relationship with the Consulate General and of the collaboration that created this exhibit,” said NSU President Ray Ferrero, Jr., J.D.

“The goal of our ongoing partnership is to bridge our cultures through student and faculty exchanges, bring NSU’s educational opportunities to Argentina by developing joint programs, and to recognize and celebrate local Argentine-Americans like the artists featured in this exhibit,” he said.

Featured artists include Leda Almar, Andrea Botelli, Daniel Bottero, Ana Candioti, Cari Cohen, Pablo Contrisciani, Miriam Costanza, Marta Estrems, Daniel Fiorda, Liliana Gerardi, Gabriela Liascovitz, Cecilia Lueza, Pancho Luna, Malavi Mendoza, Laura Rozen, Carolina Sardi, Sebastian Spreng and Valeria Yamamoto.

“To me, the act of painting consists of a passion transmitted through corporal action with a self dynamic strength,” said Miriam Costanza in her artist’s statement.

Her colleague, artist Pablo Contrisciani, agreed, writing: “My work is about self-expression. I use abstract painting to have more freedom to deal directly with my emotions without the interference of the mind.”

Come see how all of these artists have expressed their connection to their native roots and creative vision. The exhibition is FREE and open to the public at NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library during the following hours:

• Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Sundays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

For more information, please visit www.nova.edu/library/main or call 954-262-4613.

About the Library: The Alvin Sherman Library is a joint-use facility, which is the result of an innovative agreement between NSU and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. The five-story Library, Research, and Information Technology Center is Florida’s largest library building at 325,000 square feet. It serves the residents of and those who work in Broward County, as well as NSU students, faculty, and staff members. For more information visit www.nova.edu/library/main/. To sign up for a library card, visit www.nova.edu/library/card.

About Nova Southeastern University: Located in Davie, Florida, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is a dynamic fully accredited Florida University dedicated to providing high-quality educational programs of distinction from preschool through the professional and doctoral levels. NSU has more than 29,000 students and is the seventh largest not-for-profit independent institution nationally. The University awards associate’s, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, specialist, and first-professional degrees in a wide range of fields, including business, counseling, computer and information sciences, education, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, dentistry, various health professions, law, marine sciences, early childhood, psychology and other social sciences.  Classified as a research university with “high research activity” by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, NSU was also awarded Carnegie’s Community Engagement Classification in 2010 for the University’s significant commitment to and demonstration of community engagement.   For more information about NSU visit www.nova.edu.

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Media Contact:
Andra Liwag, NSU Office of Public Affairs
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