Demi and Arturo Rodríguez papers, circa 1957-2016

Collection Information

Size: 6.42 Linear feet; 12.79 Gigabytes

Summary: The papers of Cuban born Miami painters Demi and Arturo Rodríguez measure 6.42 linear feet and 12.79 GB and date from 1957 to 2016. The collection documents Arturo Rodríguez's career, travels, and childhood as well as the artwork of Demi, Rodriquez's wife and partner, and their relationship. Included are biographical materials, correspondence, interviews, writings, project and exhibition files, personal business records, printed and digital material, artwork, and photographic materials.

Biographical/Historical Note

Demi (1955- ) and Arturo Rodríguez (1956- ) are painters in Miami, Florida.

Provenance

The papers were donated by Demi and Arturo Rodríguez in increments from 1997 to 2016.

Related Materials

Also found in the Archives of American Art is an oral history interview with Demi conducted on November 20, 1997 and an oral history interview with Arturo Rodríguez conducted on November 14, 1997 at Demi and Arturo's home/studio in Miami, F.L. by Juan A. Martínez for the Archives of American Art.

Language Note

The collection is in English and Spanish.

Funding Note

The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.