Saturday, September 3rd From 12:00pm - 8:00pm East 105th Street off Third Avenue BACKGROUND
Produced in 1999 by the art and agitation collective known as Ricanstruction Netwerk as well as members of the now defunct youth organization Puerto Rico Collective, with community support, the "Dos Alas" mural is located on a highly visible commercial building wall on the northeast corner of East 105th Street near Third Avenue in East Harlem.
Due to the incredibly high-density pedestrian and motor vehicle traffic in the busy shopping district, this Pedro Albizu Campos/Che Guevara mural is seen (and discussed) by thousands of residents, students and visitors every day and often serves as the backdrop for personal (and professional) photography and video shoots.
Intentionally created without "permission", the wall painting is one of several remaining pieces in a series of radical al fresco artworks designed to disturb and dismantle mainstream prejudices while recapturing and redefining the Puerto Rican/Nuyorican and Latin American political identity in the Diaspora.
Although the bright red, white and blue works preceded the wave of political autocracy that gripped the United States after September 11, 2001, the murals are reminders of this country’s fundamental policy of repression against Latinos as evidenced by the century-long colonization of Puerto Rico and by the many decades of subjugation and neglect served upon on the East Harlem community.
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My son and niece had a great time yesterday viewing and taking some part in restoring this historic and messaged filled mural. As a teacher, I appreciate all lessons in history especially those in our communities. Keep up the great work and stay in the struggle. Love and Paz.
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