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How We Will Get There | Mateo Nava

Wed, Dec 3, 12am - Fri, Dec 5, 2014 12am

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'All the King’s Men (A Gathering)' detail. Mateo Nava. 2014. Oil on canvas

Mateo Nava, School of Art, presents an exhibition of his recent works exploring the social, political, and religious condition in his home country of Mexico. Using the documentary image as a source for his painting and sculpture practice, Mateo Nava explores the intersection between images of violence and religious iconography.

Located in the Great Hall Gallery of the Foundation Building.

Opening: Tuesday, December 2nd, 6 p.m.

Exhibition Open Wednesday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Located at 7 East 7th Street, between Third and Fourth Avenues

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Founded by inventor, industrialist and philanthropist Peter Cooper in 1859, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art offers education in art, architecture and engineering, as well as courses in the humanities and social sciences.
“My feelings, my desires, my hopes, embrace humanity throughout the world,” Peter Cooper proclaimed in a speech in 1853. He looked forward to a time when, “knowledge shall cover the earth as waters cover the great deep.”
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Peter Cooper wanted his graduates to acquire the technical mastery and entrepreneurial skills, enrich their intellects and spark their creativity, and develop a sense of social justice that would translate into action.