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The activity of the Latino community in New York is intense. Undoubtedly, Latin Americans have a major presence within the United States in general, and especially in a city like New York, which has always been a benchmark for continuing migration to the United States. New York gathered Latin Americans from all latitudes like, Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Peru, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Cuba, among many others coming from Spanish-speaking countries. Several generations of Latin Americans have made the city of New York their own city. And in New York, nationalities and races mingle, coexist and merge. Of course there are some tensions and frictions between communities, however, the “political correctness” characteristic of a city like New York makes the coexistence among Hispanics, Jews, Chinese, black, white, green, blue, and all colors possible, for a particular affection for the city itself, that binds and becomes part of a genuine cosmopolitan and modern.
Speaking of Latino culture in New York would be like touring around many readings, songs and infinite dances. Many Latin American artists made and make New York their home and center their creation to the world. Undoubtedly, despite the global economic crisis, New York remains to be a major center of art trade, offering countless galleries and museums that serve as windows for new artists to the world. Similarly, as part of a general trend, many museums focus on rescuing the work recently carried out in countries that have resulted from the colonies of the West.
It should be however noted, that the Museo del Barrio has an undeniable importance in the dissemination of Latin American art without boundaries. Located in the neighborhood of East Harlem, the museum features the best of Caribbean and Latin American art. This major museum displays various collections of artworks and exhibitions, as well as events related to cinema, literature, visual and performance arts, educational programs, among others. Currently, the Museo del Barrio exhibits “Testimonials: 100 Years of Popular Expression” in which you can admire the art of many artisans and artists who work with objects and customs of their everyday life to create interesting pieces of folk art that are representative important for the Latin American identity. Similarly, in the museum´s permanent collection, you will be able to admire more of the art produced in the Caribbean, within the exhibition “Voices and Visions ” which is ongoing until the end of the year. For more information, visit the website of the Museo del Barrio: http://www.elmuseo.org/
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