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RESOLUTION NO. f.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
ACCEPTING, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL BY THE
CULTURAL AND FINE ARTS BOARD AND THE HISTORIC
AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD, THE
DONATION OF A PAINTING BY WORLD RENOWNED
ARTIST XAVIER CORTADA, ENTITLED
"GUANTANAMEROS", FOR DISPLAY AT THE TOWER
THEATER,. LOCATED AT 1508 SOUTHWEST 8TH
STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The donation of a painting by world renowned
artist Xavier Cortada, entitled "GUANTANAMEROS", for display at
the Tower Theater, located at 1508 Southwest 8th Streets, Miami,
Florida, is hereby accepted, contingent upon approval by the
Cultural and Fine Arts Board and the Historic and Environmental
Preservation Board.
Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor Y
�i If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at
the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted.
If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
CITY COMMISSION
MEETING Of
APR 1 3 2000
Resolution No.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of April 1 2000.
JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR
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The Honorable Mayor
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Commissioner
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA •
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE April 13, 2000 FILE
SUBJECT: Pocket Item -Tower Theater
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES:
In the final stages of the Tower Theater construction, it is a great honor that world-
renowned artist, Xavier Cortada has kindly donated one of his pieces of art "The
Guantanamero" to the Tower Theater. Therefore, I respectfully request to accept this
gift on behalf of The Tower Theater after the artist has met with requirements from the
Cultural and Fine Arts Board Affairs Council and the Historic & Preservation Board.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Xavier Cortada, "Guantanameros," 24" x 30," acrylic on canvas, 1996.
Xavier Cortada has exhibited his works in museums, galleries, and cultural venues around
the world and has pioneered the use of the Intemet in collaborative art -making. The
Miami -based Cuban -American artist, attorney, and activist has worked collaboratively with
diverse groups across the United States, Latin America, Europe and Africa to create pro -
social community murals and participant -driven art projects.
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