The Institute for Studies on Latin American Art (ISLAA)
The Institute for Studies on Latin American Art (ISLAA) presents "Dueñas de la Noche: Trans Lives and Dreams in 1980s Caracas". The exhibition features "Trans", a 1982 documentary by filmmakers Manuel Herreros de Lemos and Mateo Manaure Arilla that follows a group of Venezuelan trans women in early 1980s Caracas as they share their dreams and demonstrate their resilience against the backdrop of the city. Expanding on an exhibition produced through the 2023 ISLAA Artist Seminar Initiative at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College (CCS Bard), Dueñas de la Noche marks the first time Trans is shown in New York City, providing an intimate look at these women’s experiences as sex workers, their aspirations, and their community.
On view from September 7, 2024 to April 5, 2025, the show includes ephemera and photographs from the collection, including portraits of the film’s subjects taken in exchange for the women’s participation in the film.