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March 20, 2007

UNM Law School exhibits ‘Photos of Guanajuato, Mexico’

The University of New Mexico School of Law will exhibit “Photos of Guanajuato, Mexico” by Pedro Vasquez Nieto April 3-30. An opening reception with the artist will be held Tuesday, April 3, 4-6 p.m. in the law school forum.

Vasquez Nieto’s digital photos, which focus on the city of Guanajuato, are printed on hand-made paper created by indigenous Mexicans from the State of Puebla. The highly textured paper, cut from a "mora" tree, gives the photos the appearance and effect of drawings.

Vasquez Nieto is a photographer, painter and a sculptor. His photography has been exhibited in Guanajuato and other parts of Mexico. He served as Director of Cultural Affairs for the University of Guanajuato. He has published seven books of poetry and performed in many theater groups.

The exhibit will be open to the public Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, noon-11 p.m.

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