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Hacia el cielo errante – Contemporary Dance

“Hacia el cielo errante” (Towards the wandering sky) is a contemporary dance performance that shows us the fears, anguish and other emotions experienced by those who live in exile or have had to leave their birthplace to live somewhere else. Technical and esthetic resources such as multimedia projections and video art reinforce the concept, giving life to both the ideas and emotions.

When: March 4, 5 and 6, 7:30 pm
Where: ICPNA - Av. Angamos Oeste 120, Miraflores
Cost: S/.20 and S/.10

Taller 72 Muestra Antológica - Exhibition

ICPNA's 2nd Engraving Biennial begins with a retrospective exhibition that takes a look at “Taller 72” from 1972 to 2007. Aside from the many courses offered by this workshop, and its efforts to promote engraving around the country, its importance lies in the many artists it has prepared, many of whom have gone on to participate in international exhibitions. The history of this workshop is deeply tied with the five artists responsible for its success: Eulalia Orsero, Jorge Ara, Alberto Agapito, Cristina Dueñas and Gabriela De Bernardi, and their dedication to this extremely sophisticated art form.

When: Tuesday through Sunday, 11 am – 8 pm (Until April 6th)
Where: Galería Germán Krüger Espantoso - Av. Angamos Oeste 160, Miraflores
Free admission.

To see the complete program of ICPNA's 2nd Engraving Biennial, click here.

Peruvian Tuesdays - Dance

Brisas del Titicaca presents a spectacular show filled with traditional choreographies performed by professional and experienced dancers, accompanied by live music. A variety of typical Peruvian dishes are available, and the public can also join in dancing between performances.

When: Tuesdays 8 pm (All year)
Where: Brisas del Titicaca - Jr. Walkusky 168, Lima (Block 1 of Av. Brasil)
Cost: S/.16 and S/.26.50
Tickets available at Teleticket.

Ciudad Tricéfala - Exhibition

The Alianza Francesa presents artist Vladimir Ramos’ latest exhibition, “Ciudad Tricéfala.” Ramos looks at urban life: the way we live, a city’s conflicts, thoughts and hopes. He transforms urban chaos into a mix of memories, colors, images and vibrations.
 
When: Monday through Sunday: 8:30 am – 8 pm (Until March 19th)
Where: L’Imaginaire Gallery, Alianza Francesa - Av. Arequipa 4595, Miraflores
Free admission.

Lajos D’Ebneth - Exhibition

The British-Peruvian Cultural Center presents a two-part exhibition of Lajos d’Ébneth’s work, a Dutch-Hungarian artist who migrated to Peru in 1949. This versatile artist’s work shows complete mastery of various techniques. Much of his work is still preserved in Chaclacayo, where he designed his house under Bauhaus principles, while the rest of his pieces are in museums around the world.

Part I: 48 pieces including sculptures, collages, drawings, lithograph. (February 21st – March 16th)
Part II: 39 paintings that approach some of the XXth century’s most important artistic advances (March 27th – April 16th)

When: Monday through Saturday: 9 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 8 pm, Sundays: 2 – 8pm
Where: Galería John Harriman - Jr. Bellavista 531, Miraflores
Free admission.

Pinturas y Dibujos - Exhibition

The constant evolvution of artist Sofía Belaúnde Matossian has allowed her to explore different topics such as history, religion and life itself. On this occasion, she will present a series of faces inspired in the Italian Renaissance. In the artist’s own words, “These faces have time to observe, meditate, and study others; not trying to judge them but to understand humans and life.”

When: Tuesday through Saturday, 12 – 9 pm
Where: Sala de Arte Felipe Cossío del Pomar - Calle La República 455, Olivar de San Isidro
Free admission.

El Retrato de Dorian Gray – Theater

La Plaza ISIL presents a theater production based on Oscar Wilde’s only novel “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” and directed by Roberto Angeles. Dorian Gray is the perfect example of beauty and youth. His portrait is the masterpiece of a painter who has searched for perfection his entire life. When Dorian sees his portrait, he understands that youth and beauty are the most wonderful things that exist, and swears to keep them at all costs. However, this way of life will have consequences for Dorian, for everyone who surrounds him, and even for the portrait itself.

When: Thursday through Tuesday, 8 pm (Except Sundays: 7 pm), until March 20th
Where: Teatro La Plaza ISIL – Larcomar
Cost: Thursday through Sunday: S/.45, students: S/.25, Mondays and Tuesdays: S/.35, students: S/.20
Tickets available at Teleticket.

Retando al video – Exhibition

Five Peruvian artists have created pieces of art including paintings, drawings and sculptures in response to five videos by recognized Spanish filmmakers. These videos look at very diverse topics including the reinvention of a contemporary city based on Sao Paulo’s shanty towns, a mother breastfeeding, and the female body. The five artists are Lalo Quiroz, Sheila Alvarado, Jaime Domenack, Christians Luna and Ana Barbosa.

When: Monday through Sunday, 9 am – 9 pm, Until March 6th
Where: Centro Cultural de España - Jr. Natalio Sánchez 181, Santa Beatriz
Free admission.

Blip! - Exhibition

Blip! is all about robotics and recycling made art. Within art and technology there is a new tendency towards the use of simple gadgets or even those that have been forgotten in order to transform them into new devices related to social and artistic statements. These devices are also employed as a way to criticize the social role they possess within the consumer culture that has taken over our society.

When: Tuesdays through Saturdays, 12 pm to 9 pm, Sundays, 12 pm to 7 pm, until April 1st
Where: Centro Fundación Telefónica - Av. Arequipa 1155, Lima

Album Familiar – Exhibition

Eduardo Llanos presents a reflections on lost paradises, family albums, inheritence and characters enveloped in sadness and melancholy, the joy of partying and the will to live. A fantastic reinvention that invites us to take a look at family through works of art created with acrilic painting and watercolor, mixed with collage and textile.

When: Monday through Friday 10 am – 2 pm and 4 pm – 8 pm, Saturdays 9 am – 1 pm, until March 8th
Where: Galería John Harriman - Av. Alfredo Mendiola 1200, Urb. Los Jardines, SMP
Free admission.

Homenaje a Hilario Mendivil – Art Exhibition

The National Cultural Institute presents an exhibit in honor of Hilario Mendivil, a symbol of traditional Andean imagery, 30 years after his death. This artist's work is held as one of the country's most representative private collections. Hilario is considered to be one of the most important artists of his city, Cuzco, as his work encapsulates the religious spirit and richness found in the temples of this city. His ability to merge the Andean and Spanish tendencies is remarkable and as long as one of his descendants lives his art will continue evolving with each generation.

When: February 1st to April 22nd, 10 am – 1 pm, 2 pm – 7pm
Where: Instituto Riva-Agüero - Jirón Camaná 459 Lima