Miami Dade College’s West Campus Presents the Work of Renowned Sculptor Tony Lopez
Miami, Friday, August 29, 2008 - Famous for sculpting the likeness of Pope John Paul II and Jose Marti, among other legendary figures, sculptor Tony Lopez will celebrate his 90th birthday with a retrospective art exhibition aptly titled Ninety Years of Tony Lopez at the West Gallery, located at Miami Dade College’s (MDC) West Campus. The gallery will host a special opening reception on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m.
Lopez, born in Cuba, whose father and grandfather were both sculptors, was exposed to the arts early on and spent most of his free time molding clay. His own work later took the shape of prominent Cuban revolutionary leaders, as well as memorials, caricatures, statuettes, and abstract art. During the last forty years, since he established a studio in Miami, he has produced many notable works, such as the Holocaust Memorial in Miami Beach and the Torch of Freedom in Miami. His sculptures can also be seen around the world and include the Governor Boden Monument in Grand Cayman and a Jose Marti sculpture in New Orleans.
Ninety Years of Tony Lopez is a joint collaboration between the MDC Art Gallery System, the West Campus, and cities of Hialeah and Doral, as well as Gustavo Orta, art collector and curator of this exhibition. The artwork will remain on display through Sept. 19. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- WHAT: Ninety Years of Tony Lopez
- WHEN: Saturday, Sep. 6, 6:00 PM - Friday, Sep. 19, 6:00 PM
- WHERE: MDC’s West Campus gallery, 3800 N.W. 115 Ave., Doral
For more information about the exhibition, please contact the MDC Art Gallery System at 305-237-1532, 305-237-7186 or at galleries@mdc.edu.