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Recharting the Ruin opens at Castle Killarney

Recharting the Ruin, a landmark exhibition celebrating the life and artistic legacy of master artist LeRoy Clarke opened at Castle Killarney, Port of Spain on January 3. [caption id="attachment_1130973" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Members of SOCA dancers perform during the opening of Recharting the Ruin.[/caption] The exhibition opened by National Museum and Art Gallery of Trinidad and Tobago was inspired by Clarke's poem, Who Will Rechart the Ruin… A New Poet and embodies his vision for cultural renewal and reclamation. [caption id="attachment_1130971" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Kevan Calliste performs at the opening of Recharting the Ruin, an exhibition celebrating the life and artistic legacy of artist LeRoy Clarke at Castle Killarney.[/caption] Recharting the Ruin honours Clarke’s profound contributions to art, literature, and philosophy. The exhibition explores themes of Afro-Caribbean identity, resilience, and spirituality, drawn from Clarke’s lifelong work. [caption id="attachment_1130969" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Akinola Sennon performs during the National Museum and Art Gallery of TT's opening of Recharting the Ruin, an exhibition celebrating the life and artistic legacy of artist LeRoy Clarke at Castle Killarney, Port of Spain January 3. -[/caption] The exhibition opened to the public on January 4 and runs until February 1 by appointment only and an entrance fee applies. [caption id="attachment_1130977" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Len Boogsie Sharpe and friends perform during the opening of Recharting the Ruin exhibition celebrating the life and artistic legacy of artist LeRoy Clarke. -[/caption] Opening hours are 9 am-5 pm Tuesdays to Fridays and 10 am-2 pm on Saturdays. For appointments call 798-5574 or 612-8853 ext 1481/1982/1420.   The post Recharting the Ruin opens at Castle Killarney appeared first on Trinidad and Tobago Newsday.