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In Case You Missed It: Art After Dark January 2017

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By Simar Juneja 
Photos by Alyssa Vaughn

The McMullen Museum of Art opened its doors to the students of Boston College on Thursday, January 26th. Visitors witnessed the work of Cuban painter Rafael Soriano and many festivities surrounding the Cuban culture.

Photo by Alyssa Vaughn

The members of the dynamic Latin dance team, Fuego, were spotted in the lobby and galleries of the museum, adding sparks to the evening with their culturally vibrant dance moves.

Photo by Alyssa Vaughn

While enjoying a buffet of Cuban delicacies, visitors were invited to exercise their artistic skills at a stained glass station and get competitive in Cuban games such as Cubilete. Others chose to sit back and relax at a screening of Havana Nights.

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Photo by Alyssa Vaughn

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The evening was a rich success as visitors celebrated the fusion of art and Cuban culture on BC’s campus.

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February 2017 — This Month At The McMullen

Art After Dark: Student Opening of the New McMullen Museum of Art at 2101 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA BCM, Fall 2016.
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Boston Spotlights: February 2017

In Conversation: Artist Juan Roberto Diago with Curator Alejandro de la Fuente

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As the McMullen welcomes the works of Cuban painter Rafael Soriano, across the Charles, the Ethelbert Cooper Gallery is presenting an exhibition on Contemporary Afro-Cuban artist Juan Roberto Diago. Kicking off their show–which runs from February 1st through May 5th–the gallery will be hosting a conversation led by the curator Alejandro de la Fuente. Diago’s works center on the roots of the social tensions that informed the artist’s Afro-Cuban experience.

February 3rd, 12:00 p.m. Ethelbert Cooper Gallery, 102 Mt. Auburn St. Cambridge, MA

Lunar New Year Celebration at the MFA

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courtesy of Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

The Lunar New Year may have been on January 28th, but the festivities aren’t over yet! The Museum of Fine Arts is offering visitors free admission on Saturday, February 4th to participate in their all-day celebration of the New Year. Working in collaboration with the Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese communities in and around Boston, the event will include gallery tours, music, dance, and martial arts performances, and hands-on crafting activities.

February 4th, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. MFA, Boston, 465 Huntington Ave.

Saturday Open Studio: Bookbinding Basics

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courtesy of Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

If the McMullen’s last exhibition on Medieval Manuscripts has gotten you inspired, join the Isabella Stewart Gardner at their drop-in workshop for bookbinding basics. The event is open to the curious of all ages and is free with museum admission.

February 18th and 25th, 11:00 a.m. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 25 Evans Way.