General Expenses invites you to "Un sueño gris con voz de celuloide," a conversation with artists Catalina Schliebener Muñoz, Wendy Cabrera Rubio, and historian Mónica Ramírez Bernal on December 14th at 3:30 PM at the Queens Museum in New York.
The program begins with a guided tour of Schliebener Muñoz’s exhibition Buenos Vecinos and a performance by Cabrera Rubio in the theater space. Together, they will delve into shared research exploring Walt Disney’s involvement in The Good Neighbor Policy through the films Saludos Amigos (1942) and Los Tres Caballeros (1944), connecting their themes to the Queens Museum’s history on the grounds of the 1939–1940 and 1964–1965 World’s Fairs.
Discover how Disney’s state-sponsored trips to Latin America during World War II influenced cultural stereotypes and shaped international narratives. The conversation will highlight how the artists critically engage with Disney’s vision of Latin American craftsmanship and traditions, alongside insights from historian Mónica Ramírez Bernal.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to reflect on the intersection of art, history, and cultural critique.
Date: December 14, 2024
Time: 3:30 PM EST
Location: Queens Museum, New York
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Building, Corona, NY 11368
The program begins with a guided tour of Schliebener Muñoz’s exhibition Buenos Vecinos and a performance by Cabrera Rubio in the theater space. Together, they will delve into shared research exploring Walt Disney’s involvement in The Good Neighbor Policy through the films Saludos Amigos (1942) and Los Tres Caballeros (1944), connecting their themes to the Queens Museum’s history on the grounds of the 1939–1940 and 1964–1965 World’s Fairs.
Discover how Disney’s state-sponsored trips to Latin America during World War II influenced cultural stereotypes and shaped international narratives. The conversation will highlight how the artists critically engage with Disney’s vision of Latin American craftsmanship and traditions, alongside insights from historian Mónica Ramírez Bernal.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to reflect on the intersection of art, history, and cultural critique.
Date: December 14, 2024
Time: 3:30 PM EST
Location: Queens Museum, New York
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Building, Corona, NY 11368