Rochester art exhibit celebrates Hispanic heritage and family stories

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Rochester hosted an opening reception for Hispanic Heritage Month with an annual art exhibition at City Hall.

The exhibition’s theme, “Generations,” highlighted stories of families within the local Hispanic community. Curator Adrian Franco showcased his journey through Puerto Rico, which he took with his father earlier this year.

Artist Angel Miguel Vazquez Sr. was featured as the father and grandfather of individuals in the exhibit’s photos. The exhibition also included a tribute to Victor Antonetti Sr., who passed away in August. His band, Orchestra Antonetti, has been a staple in Rochester for more than 50 years. His daughter is currently starring in Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway.

Tytiana Jordan’s work paid homage to her late grandmother. Franco explained that each artist’s work collectively told the story of the Hispanic community.

“Each piece is a thread of tapestry right and we’re all a mosaic piece, broken pieces that create a big picture,” Franco said. “It is important because we need to tell our stories we need to be proud of who we are. We need to be proud of where we come from, we need to be proud of our community and who we are and what we represent in the things we do.”

Franco concluded his work with the message: “Legacy flows through generations. Generations give breath to legacy.”

Click here to learn more about the artists featured in the exhibit.

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