"From My Altitude" (Desde mi Altura), the inspiring and insightful art exposition of 28 paintings created by Cuban Five hero, Antonio Guerrero, imprisoned in the United States since 1998, will tour the month of February at the University of Louisville, in Kentucky, and during the month of March at the Fenorio Gallery in Eugene, Oregon.
In Louisville, Kentucky, Antonio's art will be on exhibit from February 5-19 on the main floor of the Ekstrom Library of the University of Louisville. An opening reception and poetry reading, featuring poetry by the Cuban Five and other Cuban poets, will be held on Feb. 9 from 4-6 pm in the Bingham Poetry Room of the library. Walter Tillow of the Louisville Committee to Free The Five notes, "Activists in Louisville are happy to welcome the exhibit of Antonio Guererro's prison art work. Many will now become familar with the basic humanity of these five Cuban anti-terrorist fighters and the extreme injustice they have suffered at the hands of the U.S. justice system."
In Eugene, Oregon, Antonio's exhibit will open with a reception at 7:00 pm, Friday, March 5, at the prestigious Fenorio Gallery, 881 Willamette St., and will be on exhibit throughout the month of March. In many cities, art galleries have a tradition called "First Friday" in which the public is invited to view the exhibit openings. In Eugene, Antonio's exhibit will be part of the "Art Walk." Dennis Gilbert, coordinator of the Eugene Free the Cuban Five Committee, says, "We have been able to talk with many people who wouldn't otherwise have known of the Cuban Five. We expect a very good turnout for Antonio's art, and our display will include information on the freedom campaign of the Cuban Five, and their anti-terrorist mission." Leonard Weinglass, appeals attorney for Antonio Guerrero, will speak at the gallery in early March (date to be confirmed soon.)
Later in the year, the exhibit will move to Taos, NM, New York City, and other cities. If you are interested in arranging for a stop in your city, please contact the National Committee to Free the Cuban Five.