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Alexander Cooper at the OAS in D.C

Alexander Cooper's Art Exhibition in Washington D.C. (Nov 22-29, 99) Art lovers in the Washington Metropolitan Area turned out in record numbers on Monday evening (Nov, 22nd 1999) to feast on the work of Jamaican Master painter Alexander Cooper at the offical opening of his art exhibition at the Organization of American States, (OAS) Building in Washington, D.C. In his welcoming remarks, Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States and Permanet Representative to the Organization of American States, Dr. Richard Bernal hailed Mr. Cooper as one of Jamaica's pioneering painters whose remarkable talent in the visual arts had significantly contributed to the culture of Jamaica and the world at large. Assistant Secretary-General to the Organization of American States, Ambassador Christopher Thomas who addressed the gathering on behalf of the OAS observed that Mr. Cooper's contribution to the field of art was emblematic of the gifted and that the exhibition was indeed a celebration of the excellence and professionalism of the artist. Mr. Cooper in his remarks stated that he was extremely pleased to be given another opportunity to share his work with the Washington community which has always been a receptive and encouraging audience. He thanked the Ambassador and the OAS for housing the show and for their hospitalty. The exhibition had a rich display of figure paintings and landscapes each uniquely describing colorful and vibrant aspects of Jamaican life. Alexander Cooper last exhibited his work in the Washington D.C. area in 1965 at the U.S. State Department in which he was the first caribbean artist to be invited to show his work their. The large gathering included representatives from national and regional broadcast media, the Washington diplomatic corp, United States Government officals including representatives from the District of Columbia. Main Page Links to other sites