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Javier Robles, Founder & Director

Architectural Guru, Javier Alan Robles

After completing his undergraduate studies in Brazil, Javier Alan Robles received his first architectural public commission with a project in Peru. At age 25, he was already Founder and Director of Utopus, an interior, landscape, urban, and product design firm. Now at age 36, and with a graduate degree from Columbia University in hand, Javier directs two offices jumping between New York and London to meet with clients, discuss project ideas, and guide his team along a significantly lucrative path. His projects remain spread across four continents, and working with an array of design ventures, Javier says Utopus doesn’t cling to one particular…


 
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April 10

Latin American Artists Exhibit in New York
when 11:00 pm (EST); 3 weeks
where Agora Gallery, 530 West 25th Street, New York, NY USA in New York City, NY
price free
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Mexican artist H. Ramirez and Dominican Republic artist Ambiorix Santos will be exhibiting in Chelsea, New York from April 10th to May 1st. Opening reception Thursday, April 12th, 6 – 8 PM.

April 19

The Greenlining Institute's 14th Annual Economic Summit
when 9:00 pm (PST); 1 Day
where Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles, CA
price $50
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The Greenlining Institute's 14th Annual Economic Summiit is an event that brings together California's and the Nation's leading public policy and private sector experts to discuss the issues of utmost importance for underserved communities.

May 4

FONSECA
when 8:00 pm (EST); TBD minutes
where Grand Ballroom in New York, NY
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JOHN SCHER / METROPOLITAN TALENT PRESENTS

June 2

Tarana
when 6:30 pm (EST); 3 hours
where International House in Philadelphia, PA
price $30
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NextGen cultural show

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