This brand-new bi-lingual Spanish/English volume celebrates the art and career of the Bronx-born (b. 1956), Nuyorican artist, Manny Vega.Manny Vega's art can be found in the form of mosaics and murals adorning street walls, subway stations, cultural centres, and business facades throughout New York's East Harlem.
About the Author: Angel 'Monxo' López is curator of Community Histories, Museum of the City of New York.
224 Pages
Art, Individual Artists

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Book Synopsis

This brand-new bi-lingual Spanish/English volume celebrates the art and career of the Bronx-born (b. 1956), Nuyorican artist, Manny Vega.

Manny Vega's art can be found in the form of mosaics and murals adorning street walls, subway stations, cultural centres, and business facades throughout New York's East Harlem. This lushly illustrated volume covers the full range of Vega's artistic output, from carefully crafted mosaics, including female figures and stylized album covers, to prints and works on paper. This bi-lingual Spanish/English study also incorporates essays that explore Vega's relationship with New York, murals as a medium, and the links between his work and music. Throughout the volume, Vega's focus on the Puerto- Rican experience in New York shines through and highlights the influence of the city's cultural mix on his unique art.

Review Quotes

"This bilingual catalog is not just a tribute to Vega's generous spirit and relentless energy, but also an ode to the city he calls home."--Hakim Bishara, Hyperallergic

About the Author

Angel 'Monxo' López is curator of Community Histories, Museum of the City of New York.

Agnes Berecz is associate professor, Pratt Institute.

David González is a poet, playwright, storyteller, musician, artivist, and keynote speaker.

Andrea Myers Achi is associate curator of Byzantine Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 11.3 Inches (H) x 9.6 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)

Weight: 3.2 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 224

Genre: Art

Sub-Genre: Individual Artists

Publisher: Giles

Theme: General

Format: Hardcover

Author: López

Language: English

Street Date: November 18, 2025

TCIN: 94433159

UPC: 9781917273107

Item Number (DPCI): 247-29-9997

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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