Image:
English
Year:
2000
Description:
Inauguration
June 30, 2000, the inauguration of the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico takes place with an act of protocol from the Government of Puerto Rico. In honor of its grand opening, the MAPR presents its inaugural exhibition “Treasures of Puerto Rican Painting”. This exhibition is the result of the collaboration of the country’s principal cultural institutions, The Musée d’Orsay and 50 private collectors. The painting “The Student” by Puerto Rican artist Francisco Oller, which is currently located in France in the Musée d’Orsay, is brought to Puerto Rico for the occasion.