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Lake Eola Park
About the Artwork
Larger than life bronze head of Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla, mounted on granite tiles with a bronze plaque inscribed, “’Father of the Homeland’; May 8, 1753 – July 30, 1811; Initiated Mexico’s movement of independence on September 16, 1810, leading the people in its fight towards national freedom.” On the side of the memorial the inscription reads “Dedicated on behalf of the Mexican community of Central Florida to the people and the City of Orlando on this, the fifteenth day of September, 1996, date of the first commemoration of Mexico Independence Day.” Contributors are also named.
About the Artist
Carlos Kunte
alive in 2014
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Discover Art in Central Florida!
For those who have eyes to see, there are hundreds of works of art around them.
This web site provides some information on many of those works of art that can
be regularly viewed in Orange County by any member of the public without an
admission fee. They are outside in public view, or located in an interior area
that is normally open to the public.
Look around this web site and find something that interests you. Then go see it
in person. The information you find here will add to the pleasure of exploring
public art in Central Florida.
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