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“Last Sundays” on July 29, 2018” feat.
'Daylight Come and Neither Day nor Night' at NGJ |
Exhibition Event: “Last Sundays” Programme on July 29, 2018 featuring 'Daylight Come … Picturing Dunkley’s Jamaica' and 'John Dunkley: Neither Day nor Night' exhibitions @ 11:00am to 4:00pm; performance by Rhumbaka Mento Band at NGJ — Jamaica, WI;
Event Details – Where: National Gallery of Jamaica; Location: 12 Ocean Blvd, Block C, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies (Entrance is on Orange Street); Tel:
1-876-922-1561
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1-876-922-1563
; Fax:
1-876-922-8544
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E-mail: info@natgalja.org.jm; Opening hours: Tues-Thurs: 10am to 4:30pm; Fri: 10am-4pm; Sat: 10am-3pm; Last Sundays: the NGJ is open every last Sunday of the month, normally 11am-4pm
Event Description: “The National Gallery of Jamaica’s Last Sundays programming for July 29th will feature a musical performance by the Rhumbaka Mento Band. Visitors will have a last chance to view the exhibitions 'John Dunkley: Neither Day nor Night' and 'Daylight Come: Picturing Dunkley’s Jamaica' ... Originally exhibited at the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) in 2017 and considered to be one of the most exciting shows that year in the USA, 'John Dunkley Neither Day nor Night' showcases a once in a lifetime compilation of the work of renowned Jamaican Intuitive artist, John Dunkley (1891-1947). Born in Savanna-la-Mar, Dunkley was of the generation of Jamaicans who travelled to Panama, Costa Rica and Cuba at the beginning of the 20th Century seeking opportunities for work and advancement. His moody paintings and whimsical sculptures reflect his life, experiences and views on Jamaica’s fledgling nationalist movement. The National Gallery’s version of the exhibition, which opened on April 29 and closes on July 29, contains important new work not shown at PAMM ... Doors will open to the public from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Mento music originates from Jamaica’s plantation days and comprises of both African and European influences, sharing similarities to Trinidadian calypso. It predates genres such as ska and reggae and was the first form of popular Jamaican music to be recorded commercially. The instruments commonly used in mento are unique: the banjo, fife, maraca and the rumba box, from which 'Rhumbaka' takes part of its name; performance by Rhumbaka Mento Band @ 1:30pm. As is customary on Last Sundays, admission and guided tours are free, but contributions to the Donations Box located in the Coffee Shop are appreciated. These donations help to fund our Last Sunday’s events. The National Gallery’s Gift Shop and Coffee Shop will also be open for business ...” — Read more: National Gallery of Jamaica Blog
For further information:
National Gallery of Jamaica Blog,
National Gallery of Jamaica.org and
National Gallery of Jamaica-Twitter.