" Santerians: The Art of Joe Quesada”, bridges the gap between super heroes and spirituality. In the series "Daredevil: Father" written and illustrated by Joe Quesada the popular Marvel character Daredevil meets a new team of heroes, “the Santerians”. These characters created by Joe, based on Orishas, deities from the Afro-Cuban religion Santeria, come to life for the first time on comic book pages. Controversial? Perhaps, but in collaboration with Marvel Comics, this collection of original art will be exclusively on display and kick off the 2007 season at the Franklin H. Williams Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI).
Joe Quesada is one of the most highly respected figures in the comic book industry as an illustrator and for rejuvenating the focus and progress of Marvel Comics as its Editor –in-Chief. This exhibition is a collaboration between the Center and Joe who has supported our mission and he has kindly donated his work to us to produce this unique show.
Gallery Hours: Mon-Sat: 10 - 6pm.
Address: CCCADI: 408 West 58th St, NY NY 10019. Bet. 9th & 10th
Subway: 1,A,B,C,D to Columbus Circle 59th St
Suggested Donation: $5
Public Programs: Venue CCCADI @ 6.30pm
Tuesday, March 13th,
Panel Discussion: 'Black Ink'
A panel discussion that looks at the diversity of illustrations and animation created by African descendants in the Caribbean, America, Latin America and worldwide.
Thursday, April 5
Film Screening: The Men Without fear: Creating Daredevil
A documentary that examines the origins, story evolution, themes, comic art, and public fascination with the "daredevil" character.
Thursday, May, 10th
Panel Discussion: Sangre Nueva ‘New Blood"
An open discussion on the influence of popular culture and media on the experiences of younger generations of ‘Santerians’ and the effect it has on how they practice their religion.
For more information please contact mwilliams@cccadi.org or Tel: 212-307-7420 x3006
For group visits please contact njendayi@cccadi.org or Tel: 212-307-7420 ext 3010
