Illuminating Havana

As a member of a small group of architects sanctioned as cultural ambassadors by the U.S. State Department, Bernardsville resident Philip Kennedy-Grant, FAIA, recently traveled to Havana, Cuba. Mr. Kennedy-Grant will present a lecture on what he saw and learned, illustrated with photographs and drawings, at Bernardsville Public Library on Wednesday, August 13 at 7:00 pm. Impressed by his experience, he will describe the recent history and culture of one of the most fascinating and provocative cities in the world.

Mr. Kennedy-Grant is an architect, artist, author, and musician.  A Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, he has had his architectural practice in Bernardsville since 1989.  Mr. Kennedy-Grant is the co-author and editor of the book, AIA New Jersey Guidebook: 150 Buildings and Places. He has received multiple awards for design excellence, and his work has been widely published. His art has been exhibited in Washington, D. C., Las Vegas, and throughout New Jersey. His travel sketches have been published in Arcade and Places magazines. As a member of the Board of Trustees of The Center for Contemporary Art, he initiated and conducted the international competition and exhibit, “Art in Architecture,” in 2010.

There is no charge to attend the program at the library, but advance sign-up is requested.  Click here to sign up, or call the library at 908-766-0118.