“Confessions” by Antonio Márquezat Vassar’s Palmer GalleryOctober 31–November 22

Pastels on paper by Antonio Márquez will be on display at Vassar's James W. Palmer III '90 Gallery in the College Center (formerly the College Center Gallery) from Tuesday, Oct. 31, through Wednesday, Nov. 22.

There will be an artist's talk followed by an opening reception on Wednesday, November 1, at 4:30 p.m.

Márquez, a writer and self-taught artist, did not begin to paint "in full gear" until 1990. His first and only solo exhibition was presented in 1995 at Monda in Málaga, Spain. His latest publication, "Lapidario o breve son de sí" (Málaga: Bazar, 1997) was illustrated with photography by Marga Clark and is related to the Palmer Gallery exhibition, titled "Confessions."

The James W. Palmer III '90 Gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The College Center Gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For information call (845) 437-5370. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Cathy Jennings, office of campus activities, (845) 437-5370, as far in advance as possible to request appropriate and reasonable accommodations. Vassar is located on Raymond Avenue in Poughkeepsie.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations or information on accessibility should contact Campus Activities Office at (845) 437-5370. Without sufficient notice, appropriate space and/or assistance may not be available.

Vassar College is a highly selective, coeducational, independent, residential liberal arts college founded in 1861.

This article was posted on Tuesday, October 31st, 2000.