Chicago: Making books in the Rainforest, the Shapono School in Alto Orinoco, Venezuela

March 18 2010 19:00 - March 18 2010 22:00

In Caracas, Venezuela, the heritage preservation department of the Instituto de Estudios Avanzados (IDEA) led by Prof. Alvaro Gonzalez Bastidas, works to record and preserve the traditions of the vanishing cultures of the Amazon. The Yanomami are among the beneficiaries of the IDEA institute's attention. Two books made by the Yanomami are part of the current exhibition Among Tender Roots: Laura Anderson Barbata.

Sheroanawe Hakihiiwe, Yanomami project leader for the book initiative, is expected to appear with Prof. Gonzalez for the lecture. It is extremely rare for Yanomami to travel outside Venezuela, and the Center for Book & Paper Arts is deeply honored by this auspicious visit.

Lecture at Columbia College, 916 S. Wabash Ave, Room 150.

Exhibition at Chicago Center for Book & Paper Arts, 1104 S Wabash Ave, 2nd floor. Exhibition thru April 9, 2010

Gallery Hours: Mon - Sat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.