5. • ABC DF: Portraits of Mexico City is a visual dictionary that consists of two thousand images organized alphabetically. • Each letter of the alphabet is linked to a repertoire of images that showcase the experience of living in one of the world’s largest city. This project is a collective effort of 250 visual artists (photographers and videographers), filmmakers, and writers. • During Fall, 2005, The Mexican Cultural Institute of New York will launch ABCDF: Portraits of Mexico City, The New York Project 2005, which will feature monumental light projections of images from the dictionary. During the month of October, every dusk, projections of striking images of Mexico City will be projected on 10 New York buildings. • The goal of this project is to document the cultural and artistic vitality of Mexico City and to foster a greater dialogue and permanent connection between the cities of Mexico and New York: Mexico City with its great ancient past blended into contemporary life and New York City, a capital of modern urban life.
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7. The Mexican Cultural Institute, founded in 1991, is a 501 (c) 3 and tax- exempt organization committed to generating awareness of the richness, dynamism and cultural diversity of Mexico as a democratic, plural and creative nation, and to foster a better knowledge and understanding of Mexico. It also seeks to promote Mexican cultural enterprises and industries in New York. Through strategic partnerships with local individuals and organizations, the Institute has presented over 550 Mexican cultural programs since its foundation.
8. Locations New York City 1 Harlem 2 Guggenheim 3 MET 4 Columbus Circle, MAD 5 Grace Plaza 6 Michael Quill Bus Depot 7 Union Square, Virgin Megastore 8 Maritime Hotel 9 St. Vincent’s Hospital 10 Verizon Building
