Nov 10th 2012

Mandy Cano Villalobos: N.N. (Ningún Nombre/No Name)

@ Calles y Sueños

1900 South Carpenter, Chicago, IL 60608

Opening Saturday, November 10th, from 7PM - 9PM

On view through Monday, December 10th

N.N. (Ningún Nombre/No Name), a performative installation by artist Mandy Cano Villalobos, is on view November 10th through December 10th at La Casa Cultura Calles y Sueños. This exhibition commemorates those who died under the South American dictatorships of the 1970s and 80s. Engulfed by rusted boxes containing CIA documents, photographs and newspaper clips, the artist retrieves worn images and sews over the victims depicted. To the side of her, Cano Villalobos amasses a second pile of indistinguishable victims upon the floor. Her endless task questions the process of healing and remembrance that continues in present-day Chile, Argentina, and Brasil, among other countries. The artist also brings to light U.S. and Latin-American relations, both then and now.

An opening reception will be held Saturday, November 10th, 7-9pm at Calles y Sueños, 1900 South Carpenter, Chicago, IL 60608. Performances are scheduled during the opening, on November 16th & 17th at 7pm, and December 10th at 7pm. For more information, call 773-208-0553, or contact Calles y Sueños-Chicago at cys_94@hotmail.com

About Calles y Sueños-Chicago :
Calles y Sueños-Chicago is an autonomous project headed by Christina Obregon, and co-coordinator Juan Carlos Bueno both who are cultural activists and advocates of the Pilsen community, who work to provide an alternative space for local and international artists, musicians, poets, and activist. The project has provided the Pilsen community with exhibitions, performing arts, music, film and cultural workshops with regard to the understanding that where there is a need there lies an opportunity for those passionate about change.

Contact information:
Calles y Sueños-Chicago
1900 South Carpenter
Chicago, IL 60608

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