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NAME:Miami-Dade Public Library System
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SUMMARY:Meet the Artist: Forbidden Pages... In Flight Board Game
LOCATION:Miami Beach Regional\nMiami Beach Regional
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DESCRIPTION:Step into a dynamic board game as part of the "Forbidden Pages
 ... In Flight" exhibition. Take on the role of a librarian\, activist or s
 tudent\, and navigate the game's challenges to become the champion of know
 ledge. Meet the artist and experience this exciting interactive game. For 
 more information\, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@
 mdpls.org.  Ages 12 yrs.+.\nhttps://mdpls.libnet.info/event/12730246
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>In support of the Freedom to Read &mdash\;
 <em>Forbidden Pages&hellip\;In Flight</em>&nbsp\;emerges as a compelling a
 rt and social engagement project that began in early 2023. Rooted in the c
 enturies-old tradition of broadsides and letterpress printing&mdash\;a med
 ium that has shaped public discourse for over 500 years&mdash\;this initia
 tive leverages the power of art to educate\, raise awareness\, and inspire
  action.</p>\n<p>Running from January 10 - April 3\, 2025\, the exhibit fe
 atures a dynamic blend of art forms\, including letterpress prints\, zines
 \, and site-specific installations. The work focuses on banned titles such
  as <em>The Bluest Eye</em>\, <em>Gender Queer</em>\, <em>Before She Was H
 arriet</em>\, <em>All Boys Aren&rsquo\;t Blue</em>\, and <em>Fry Bread</em
 >\, part of a collection of over 2\,500 children&rsquo\;s books challenged
  or banned in Florida public schools.</p>\n<p>Through a vibrant fusion of 
 colors\, text\, abstract patterns\, ISBNs\, matching barcodes\, and select
 ed excerpts from these banned texts\, these compositions weave together po
 werful visual elements. Each component offers clues and insights\, invitin
 g viewers to reflect on the significance of these suppressed works.</p>\n<
 p>By drawing on the historical and social significance of these printed fo
 rms\,&nbsp\;Forbidden Pages&hellip\;In Flight&nbsp\;is both a creative act
  of protest and a platform for ongoing dialogue on censorship. The project
  empowers communities to engage with and challenge the suppression of idea
 s\, keeping the conversation around free expression and education alive.</
 p>\n<p>Rosa Naday Garmendia is a multi-disciplinary artist whose work comb
 ines contemporary art and activism\, drawing inspiration from her personal
  journey as a Cuban migrant. Her work revolves around exploring humanity a
 midst the impact of cultural assimilation. Through her creative practice\,
  Garmendia aims to uncover concealed narratives\, shedding light on untold
  stories that deserve understanding and recognition. Themes of identity\, 
 racism\, and social justice are at the core of her art and drive her missi
 on to create meaningful change.</p>\n<p>She currently is a teaching artist
  at the Perez Art Museum Miami and is dedicated to creating a sense of com
 munity belonging beyond artificial geographic and ethnic boundaries. For m
 ore information on Garmendia&rsquo\;s work and scheduled public activation
 s for Forbidden Pages\, visit&nbsp\;www.rosanadaygarmendia.com</p>\nhttps:
 //mdpls.libnet.info/event/12730246
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