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Studio Chat with Artist Juan Carlos Muñoz Hernandez

Studio Chats: A conversation with contemporary creatives in a time of COVID  
with curator, writer and NBPL Foundation CEO Meg Linton  

Tuesdays, September 15 at 1:05pm via ZOOM 
 

This 24-minute conversational Q&A format in the artists’ studio gives an intimate glimpse of what contemporary artist Juan Carlos Hernandez is working on and thinking about during this time of physical distancing and uncertainty. Creativity never sleeps, so join the NBPLF for an inspiring chat about art and now.  

The Studio Chat Schedule is below.  TO RESERVE a virtual seat for this FREE series, click REGISTER HERE. You will receive a personal ZOOM link and a little light reading about the featured artist. This way you will be prepared with some background information about our guest and be able to jump right into the talk of the day.     

""Tuesday, September 15, 1:05 p.m. 

Artist Juan Carlos Muñoz Hernandez discusses his recent abstract paintings and sculptures inspired by his neighborhood and growing up in Boyle Heights.  When he is not in his studio Mr. Muñoz Hernandez works at the esteemed Robert Graham Studio and was a featured artist in the exhibition, “Bridging Homeboy Industries: Fabian Debora, Alex Kizu and Juan Carlos Muñoz Hernandez.”  

                                              

Event details and RSVP Information: 

  • All virtual Studio Chats take place on Tuesdays at 1:05 p.m. 
  • Location: NBPL Foundation’s ZOOM Webinar Room 
  • Virtual Doors open 10 minutes before program begins promptly at 1:05 p.m. 
  • FREE event with reservation 
  • REGISTER HERE

 Questions? 949-717-3818 or kupshaw@nbplfoundation.org  

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