From: michael seium (michael.seium@gmail.com)
Date: Mon Jan 18 2010 - 14:25:40 EST
Asmara, Eritrea (2007)
January 20, 2010
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
http://www.africanart.org/programs/93/visual_africa_asmara_eritrea_2007
This joint Museum for African Art and 92nd St. Y program will focus on the
discussion of African documentaries portraying culture and art in an
anthropological perspective. Four filmmakers will screen their films and
discuss their work in the field in four sessions from October to January.
Asmara - capitol of the East African nation of Eritrea - is recognized as an
architectural gem. In this film, Asmara, Eritrea, Caterina Borelli presents
Asmarinos, from different walks of life guide us through the streets of
their city and bring us to places of their choice. In doing so, and by
talking about 'their own' Asmara, each person locates personal memories in
public spaces investing the urban environment with individual meanings.
Through their narrations - a chorus of different experiences embodying the
nation - the country's history from colonialism to independence comes to
life. Running time: 63 minutes.
Programs will take place at the 92nd Street Y at 1395 Lexington Avenue, in
the Warburg Hall, from from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
Price per session $25. Purchase tickets at the 92nd St. Y's
website<http://www.92y.org/shop/event_detail.asp?category=Visual+Africa888&productid=T-LH5LC14>.
Museum for African Art members, please call 212-415-5500 for $20 ticket
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