King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center ( 53 Washington Square South, New York, NY) will present “Illustrating Spain in the U.S.,” a joint artistic effort to deepen the Spanish presence in America.

Commissioned by the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain and curated by award-winning writer Ana Merino,  the program – which opens Sept. 20, and runs through Dec. 16 –  unites comic creators and scholars.

The comic artists and scholars bring the United States closer to us to reflect on the legacy of Spain’s heritage over the centuries, and Spain’s role as an essential seedbed in the substratum of American history and culture.

This project aims at taking a better look at seven potential sides of the inspiring Spanish presence resulting in comic books of very diverse inspiration.

The artists include: Sergio García, Rayco Pulido, Ana Penyas & Seisdedos, Anapurna, Mireia Pérez, Carla Berrocal, Max and Sonia Pulido. Curated by Ana Merino.

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