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Santo Domingo.- In commemoration of the 175th anniversary of the birth of Salomé Ureña, the exhibition "Siempre Salomé" was inaugurated at Dos Calles, Espacio Creativo, a new cultural center located between Salomé Ureña and Eugenio María de Hostos streets, in the Colonial City.
The exhibition pays homage to the poet, educator, and defender of women's rights, highlighting her relevance in Dominican history from a contemporary perspective. Under the curatorship of Lilian Carrasco, it brings together unpublished works by seven prominent Dominican visual artists, including Elsa Núñez, Iris Pérez Romero, and Inés Tolentino, as well as student and audiovisual proposals. "Siempre Salomé" marks the official opening of Dos Calles, Espacio Creativo, an initiative of the Conexión LiLeón Foundation that seeks to promote culture, education, and art in the heart of the capital. In addition, it is part of an educational program that includes cycles of dialogues open to the public, such as "Thursdays at Dos Calles". The exhibition also incorporates the immersive project "Words and Silence" by Lidia León and an artistic installation with the participation of students from the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design. Likewise, the documentary Brilliant Minds: Salomé Ureña, produced by the Dominican Studies Institute of CUNY, is exhibited. The proposal is supported by the General Archive of the Nation, the City Council of the National District, and other cultural institutions. The assembly and production have been developed by a multidisciplinary team that includes artists, curators, architects, and designers.You can read: FUNDANIR celebrates its 4th edition of Charitable Bingo, consolidating its commitment to pediatric renal health in DR
"Siempre Salomé" is presented as a space for reflection on the intellectual and social legacy of one of the most influential figures of the 19th-century Dominican Republic, reaffirming her commitment to identity, freedom, and social justice. The exhibition will be open to the public for the coming months, with complementary activities and meetings with artists seeking to bring the figure of Salomé Ureña closer to new generations.
