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America on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Raúl
Manzano, artist
"Raúl is a sensitive artist whose artworks have been well received by the art community because of their visual appeal, themes and message on important issues. His paintings raise awareness and inspire people to take action. The exhibition meets our goals and objectives of imparting to our students, especially those majoring in the arts, social responsibility and an intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual exploration of their being."
Dr. Frank Macchiarola
President, St.Francis College
August 2007
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En
América
Raúl
Manzano, artist
"En América is a ten-year survey of Manzano's work focusing on his socio-political and cultural narratives of the Statue of Liberty and the American and Colombian flags. Manzano's work plays an intrinsic role in the issue of identity, nostalgia, and awareness as experienced through his cross-cultural American and Colombian heritage and world events. His unique imagery is a reflection of his views of a pluralistic society. This exhibition coincides with Mr. Manzano's informal discussion about his immigrant experience to students of the Fairleigh Dickinson University program Puerta al Futuro."
Deborah
González, Esq.
Director,
Puerta al Futuro, Fairleigh Dickinson University
June
2004
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Home
Sweet Home * Hogar Dulce Hogar
Raúl
Manzano, artist
"Raúl Manzano opens up a platform for dialogue with his consciousness raising paintings depicting historical and contemporary events. His works are social and cultural commentaries, which challenge the viewer and encourage awareness in our lives. Raúl, a fellow countryman who immigrated to the United States in search of his artistic dreams, found his voice in patriotic symbols such as the Colombian and United States flags and the Statue of Liberty, icons that have become the trademark of his work."
Jaime
Buenahora Febres-Cordero
General
Consul of Colombia,
New York
June
2003
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Love Manhattan
Raúl
Manzano, artist
"Manzano, is a painter who imbues realism with strong emotional content."
J.
Sanders Eaton
Gallery
& Studio
April/May
2003
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American
Dream
Raúl
Manzano, artist and curator
"The American dream means different things to different people. This exhibition of immigrant artists from around the world illustrates the colorful and creative expressions of what the American dream means to them."
C.
Virginia Fields
Manhattan
Borough President
October
2002
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American
Dream
"This exhibition highlights the uniqueness of our multicultural
society and the celebration of America's diverse ethnicities
and heritages. The magnificent display of artworks, wide-ranging
in approach, and skillfully executed is worthy of recognition;
your efforts to bring cultures together are to be commended."
McManus
Democratic Association
October
2002
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Viva
America! A Salute To Hispanic Heritage-II
Raúl
Manzano, artist and curator
"With this special exhibition, people are invited not only to celebrate Hispanic Heritage but to experience the amiable, cordial, warm, and lively spirit that characterizes the Hispanic people. I proudly salute Hispanic culture and applaud the work of the artists of WSAC. This exhibition is a sample of unity of our great multicultural city that is New York: The Big Apple, and what better way to celebrate than through this exhibit. Viva America!"
C.
Virginia Fields
Manhattan
Borough President
October
2001
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WSAC
Celebrates the Parks & Monuments of NYC
Raúl
Manzano, artist and coordinator
"I welcome the WSAC to the Arsenal Gallery. In the artistic range of your works, we see reflected the range of park users. In the works exhibited here, we benefit from the unique, oblique angle of their lenses and their gaze."
Henry
J. Stern
Parks
Commissioner
May
2001
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A
Salute To Hispanic Heritage-I
Raúl
Manzano, artist and curator
"This multimedia exhibition showcases not only the talents of various artists and craftspeople, but also the rich diversity of Hispanic Heritage and culture. It helps to demonstrate the large influence that Hispanic culture has on the rest of the world."
C. Virginia Fields
Manhattan Borough President
October 2000
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Evolving
Symbols of America 2000
Raúl
Manzano, artist
"Mr.
Manzano, a passionately patriotic naturalized citizen is fascinated by the way in which time influences our perception of icons such as the United States flag and the Statue of Liberty. In transformative paintings, he intrigues the viewer to join him in an analytic process."
The
Paterson Museum
October
2000
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Evolving
Symbols of America 2000
Raúl
Manzano, artist
"Manzano
practices a kind of unadorned figuration reminiscent in its clarity and narrative quality of Rene Magritte. Manzano, however, combines a subtle surrealism with elements of Pop and social commentary in a way that make his oils on canvas quite unique."
Gallery
& Studio
October
2000
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WSAC
Salutes Ashkelon, Israel
Raúl
Manzano, artist and coordinator
"It is for me a big enjoyment to see this exhibition. In a few pictures we can see many kind of arts. It is a wonderful experience for me as for your fellow colleagues in Ashkelon to see the works of the artists of WSAC."
Benny
Vaknin
Mayor
of Ashkelon, Israel
May
2000
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WSAC
Salutes Ashkelon, Israel
Raúl
Manzano, artist and coordinator
"I believe this exhibition is a symbol of the diversity and strength of the United States because our culture can absorb so many people from so many cultures and give them room for expression."
Julie
G. Connor
United
States Cultural Attaché to Israel
Ashkelon, Israel
May
2000
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Interchange
of Ideas
Raúl
Manzano, artist and curator
"Raúl
Manzano's work plays an important role by dealing with social, political and economic concepts. His painting of the American flag emphasizes the critical alteration of this emotionally charged icon. This sober and poignant picture forces the viewer to reflect upon our country's historical events, current affairs, and to take more responsibility for its future."
Renée
Phillips
Manhattan
Arts International
Summer
1999
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Metamorphosis
Raúl
Manzano, artist and curator
"Through inner symbols such as a dollar bill within a map of the U.S. and other pertinent details, Manzano expresses the metamorphosis of America from a beacon of freedom to a land of decadence and greed."
Tony
Cavanaugh
Artspeak
Summer
1997
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AIDS
Awareness
Raúl
Manzano, artist and co-curator
"Manzano challenges us to assert our political rights to support AIDS recognition and research, and compassion through legislation."
Rachel
Youens
Manhattan
Arts International
Summer
1996
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New York Paintings
Raúl Manzano, artist
"Raúl Manzano's oil paintings of monuments and objects of civilization are his personal interpretation of scenes in New York City. He directs the focus on this painted subject by eliminating human forms and only leaving evidence to indicate their presence."
School of Visual Arts
January 1996
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The
Birth of Spring
Raúl
Manzano, artist
"In his Colors, he expresses the mood of the painting."
Claire
Machaver
Clinton
Chronicle
April/May
1995
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