Opening Reception for “Calafia: Manifesting the Terrestrial Paradise”
Oct 5
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Armory Center for the Arts
145 N RAYMOND AVE, PASADENA California 91103
The Armory is pleased to present the fourth iteration of the MexiCali Biennial, CALAFIA: Manifesting the Terrestrial Paradise—a series of exhibitions and related programs taking place throughout the California region, north and south of the US/Mexico border, that explore the 16th century myth of the indigenous Black Queen Calafia and her island home. This exhibition features twenty-nine artists and collectives using diverse aesthetic strategies to engage with the consequences of being in a place continuously framed as a “paradise.” In conjunction with the Armory exhibition, satellite programming will take place in Calexico, Mexicali, and Tijuana. Visit armoryarts.org/exhibitions to learn more.
145 N RAYMOND AVE, PASADENA California 91103
