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Tradiciones: album de la puertorriqueñidad, 1974-1989

Black and White Series

Cultural heritage is another major theme in Méndez Caratini’s work. He rejoices in discovering and rediscovering his roots through the people’s traditions, folklore and varied cultures. The diversity of traditions in Puerto Rico ranges from the national pastime of the pelea de gallos to the batey’s improvised baile de bomba.

Ricardo Viera
Lehigh University Art Galleries, Director / Curator
Bethlehem, PA
October, 2003