Bomba Celestial is featured in MCNY's exhibition Byzantine Bembé: New York by Manny Vega, showcasing his vibrant storytelling. Vega blends community tales with themes like African deities and urban myths, rooted in the diaspora experience spanning El Bronx, El Barrio, and Bahia, Brazil. His mosaics and murals, dubbed “Byzantine Hip-Hop,” honor figures—especially women—in Puerto Rican and Latinx history, adorning East Harlem's cultural landmarks. The exhibit reflects the Museum's dedication to its dynamic neighborhood.
· Bomba Celestial by Manny Vega 2009–2010
· magnet
· Size: 2.5x3.5