Cuban-American Piñata
Autor:
Elizabeth Mesa-Gaido
Reg Number:
CM2021-43
Medium / Media:
Cardboard, papier mâché, tissue paper, ribbons, glue and purchased commodities
Object Name:
Art installation
Category:
Art
Approx. Object Date:
2012 (new pieces added 2016-2017, 2019)
Dimensions:
Measurement varies on site
Collection:
Description:
Suspended suitcases by U.S. visitors to assist those who have no access to necessary items. Instead of candy, a mound of personal commodities like toothpaste, razors and socks lies on the ground. Multicolor assembly.
Inscriptions and markings:
Conditions Report:
Good
Conservation details:
Storage Location:
Museum Storeroom
Current Location:
Packed in cardboard boxes identified with the author's name (Storeroom right wall)
Source:
Gift
Donor:
Elizabeth Mesa-Gaido
Acquisition Date:
2014
Comments:
Received by Staff Member:
Ileana Fuentes
Status date::
1/20/2021
Status:
In Collection
Status by Staff Member:
Events and Movements:
Mujeres al borde de una isla, Art Luna Foundation, Miami 2014
Appraisal:
$9000
Provenance:
Restrictions:
Notes:
Cataloguer:
Jesus Rosado