Video: Conference Martí in Literature
The conference "Martí in Literature" took place within the framework of the art exhibition "Versos Sencillos" (“Simple Verses”) by artist Emilio Héctor Rodríguez presented at St. Thomas University, where the speakers addressed the following aspects of José Martí's literary work:
Versos Sencillos: Eduardo Lolo
Versos Libres: José Raúl Vidal Franco
Ismaelillo: Frank Rodríguez
Campaign Diary: Emilio Sánchez
The Coming Slavery: Julio M. Shiling
The event was moderated by Isabel M. Medina, the museum coordinator at St. Thomas University.
The speakers answered questions from the attendees, which enriched the aspects related to the topics discussed.
At the end of the conference, participants toured the art exhibit and had the opportunity to appreciate the quality and artistic value of the works on display and exchange with the artist, Emilio Héctor Rodríguez, as shown in the final minutes of the video.
*We regret that, due to technical difficulties during the filming, Eduardo Lolo's lecture could only be enjoyed by the audience, which ended, emotionally, as can be seen at the beginning of the video.
The bilingual conference "Martí in Literature" was held at the Archbishop John C. Favalora Archive & Museum in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24, 2023, and was sponsored by St. Thomas University, G.A.L.A. Foundation (GAEA Latin American Art) and Patria de Martí.
We thank and congratulate the speakers: Eduardo Lolo, José Raúl Vidal Franco, Frank Rodríguez, Emilio Sánchez, José Tarano, technical producer of Patria de Martí, Esther Gálvez for her logistical support, and Robert Santana for filming the event. We extend our gratitude to all those who attended, and to the media who helped us spread the news of the event: Ninoska Pérez Castellón and Ibetti Pérez (La Poderosa), Jorge Díaz Díaz (La Poderosa), María Laria (La Poderosa), Lucy Pereda (Radio Mambí), Lourdes Ubieta (Americano Media), Nelson Rubio and Naday Balbuena (América Radio), Andrés Alburquerque (Enfoque Ciudadano), Ángel De Fana (Plantados), Luís de la Paz (PEN Club), to the blogs, websites and all the social media friends who shared the announcements and supported us, letting us know they liked the conference.
Special thanks to artist Emilio Héctor Rodríguez, Isabel M. Medina of St. Thomas University, and Amy Carballosa and Dayalís González of GALA Foundation.
Photos: Conference Martí in Literature
