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Tag Archives: OAS
A little statue in the corner has a story to tell
I love the Organization of American States building. It is absolutely fascinating and filled with overwhelming art projects both inside and out. One is tucked away from the front view, but you shouldn’t miss this one. Just to the right … Continue reading
A rebel becomes a liberator – José Eloy Alfaro Delgado
José Eloy Alfaro Delgado (June 25, 1842 – January 28, 1912) was Ecuador’s president from 1895-1901 and 1906-11. A leader in the Liberal Revolution of 1895, “Viejo Luchador” (Old Warrior) created national unity, secured its borders and brought new transportation … Continue reading
More than a pile of rocks
The grounds of the Organizational States of America are filled with artwork. One looks like a pile of rocks. That’s because it is. According to a nearby marker, the stones are an Inuksuk — “A northern stone land marker used … Continue reading
Alfaro: Old Warrior of Ecuador
In the row of bronze busts outside the Organization of American States along Constitution Ave. is Eloy Alfaro, the former president of Ecuador whose full name was José Eloy Alfaro Delgado. Alfaro (1842 –1912) was the president from 1895 to … Continue reading
El Maiz is not corny
Sometimes sculptures are like a detective story. Thanks to the fine folks at the Museum of Modern Art of Latin America located on the 18th St. side of the Organization of American States, and a Yahoo translator, I finally figured … Continue reading
The woman behind the man – Queen Isabella
We always know Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 14 hundred and 92. But, we rarely talk about the woman who funded the trip to the new world – Queen Isabella. The Spanish monarch is in front of the Organization … Continue reading
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The poet of New Spain
Juana Ines de la Cruz (1651-1695) was considered the poet of New Spain in the late 17th century when women were forbidden to read or write in her hometown just outside Mexico City. Sister Juana was renowned for her theological … Continue reading
The Chilean poet who became his own pen name
Neftalí Ricardo Reyes Basoalto wasn’t the first writer to use a pen name. But, not many make it their legal name. The Chilean poet who became a diplomat and politician named himself after Czech poet Jan Neruda in becoming Pablo … Continue reading
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Tagged bust, Chilean poet, OAS, Pablo Neruda, Photo by Rick Snider, Washington D.C.
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Cordell Hull: Father of the United Nations
It’s strange how everyone knows President Woodrow Wilson was instrumental in the League of Nations that the U.S. never joined, but few recall the key person starting the United Nations. Cordell Hull merits only a three-foot bronze bust outside the … Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday: Outside Organization of American States
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Gallegos: penman and president
It’s not often writers become elected officials. I sure wouldn’t want to be president because writing’s a lot easier. But Rómulo Ángel del Monte Carmelo Gallegos Freire (1884–1969) was a Venezuelan novelist who rose to the nation’s presidency in 1948 … Continue reading
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Tagged bust, OAS, Photo by Rick Snider, Romulo Gallegos, Venezuela president, Washington D.C.
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Ah, September like we’ve never known it
I was thinking at first this piece was somehow tennis related because it looked like the center of a tennis racquet. I was wrong. September, 1990 is by Argentine artist Marta Minujin. Located by the 18th St. N.W. entrance of … Continue reading
