Huntington – Supervisor
Chad A. Lupinacci touted Huntington as a world-class cultural attraction after
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres’ recent visit to the The
Heckscher Museum of Art.
“Huntington offers a wide
array of exceptional cultural offerings, from our parks and recreational
attractions to the magnificent collections on exhibit at the Heckscher Museum
of Art,” said Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci. “Even world leaders recognize the
world-class cultural attractions Huntington has to offer and I hope the U.N.
Secretary –General enjoyed his visit!”
“It was gratifying to have
Secretary-General Guterres visit The Heckscher for the Rivera and Beyond
exhibition,” noted Michael W. Schantz, Director of the Museum. “The exhibition
includes masterworks of many internationally-acclaimed artists, and we are
pleased that someone as knowledgeable and well-travelled as Mr. Guterres was
drawn to the Museum and this extraordinary exhibition. It is a must-see show.”
United Nations
Secretary-General António Guterres visited The Heckscher Museum of Art recently
to tour the exhibition Rivera and Beyond: Latin American Art from the Joan and
Milton Bagley Collection. Heckscher Docent Elinor Jaffe escorted the
Secretary–General through the exhibition. Guterres took office as
Secretary–General of the U.N. in January of 2017. A native of Lisbon,
Portugal, he was Prime Minister of Portugal from 1995 to 2002.
In the photo (l-r):
Heckscher Docent Elinor Jaffe and United Nations Secretary-General António
Guterres.
Heckscher Museum of Art
Media Contact: Jill Rowen, (631) 351-3006 / Rowen@Heckscher.org
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