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Arlequin y Colombina - Mime Shows

“Arlequín y Colombina” acting company presents two productions for the entire family to enjoy: “Muchas risas, pocas palabras” (Many laughs, few words), a four-part comedy teaching excellent values, and “La solterona y el ladrón” (The old spinster and the thief), a series of comedies by Sebastian Salazar Bondy.
To tell these stories, the company will use mime, comic, participative theater and pantomime.

When: March 5th, 7 pm
Where: ICPNA - Jr. Cusco 446, Center of Lima
Free admission.

Nostalgias Imperiales – Exhibition

In this exhibition, Diego Gianella’s intention is to look at engraving from an unconventional perspective, relating it to binding, installations, literature and alternative printing techniques. The exhibition will be centered around the presentation of the artistic book “Nostalgias Imperiales”, which won the first book contest organized by the literature magazine Dedo Critico, the Centro Cultural de España and the NGO Runa.

When: Tuesday through Sunday 11 am – 8 pm (Until April 13th)
Where: Galería ICPNA Lima Centro - Jr Cusco 446, Center of Lima
Free admission.

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

Exposicion de XXXII Salon de Grabado - Exhibition

ICPNA has been holding the “Salón Nacional de Grabado” contest since 1966, one of the most important engraving competitions in our country. This year’s winners and participants will exhibit their artwork in ICPNA’s Juan Pardo Heeren Gallery. The first prize went unanimously to 23-year-old Luis Antonio Torres Villar of Huancayo, who won with two xylographies where he pays homage to the people of his community.

When: Tuesday through Sunday 11 am – 8 pm (Until April 13th)
Where: Galería Juan Pardo Heeren, ICPNA - Jr Cusco 446, Center of Lima
Free admission.

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

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

Our culture is our resistance - Exhibition

North American photographer Jonathan Moller presents his exhibition "Our culture is our resistance", which features photos of Guatemala when the country was plagued with internal, armed conflict. Moller, a specialist in artistic and documental photography, as well as a human rights activist, shows us the people who were forced to seek refuge in the mountains and jungles of Guatemala because life at home was too dangerous to stay.

When: Until March 29, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Centro Cultural de San Marcos - Av. Nicolás de Piérola 1222, Parque Universitario
Free Admission

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.

Latin Dance Class

If you want to improve your dancing skills then get ready, renowned dancer Pepe Lara will be giving weekly lessons at the South American Explorer's Clubhouse. His one-hour dance class will everything from salsa, samba and merengue to Arabic dance. If you're interested and want to get an idea of what the lesson will be like, click here.

When: First and third Wednesday of the month, 7 pm
Where: Lima Clubhouse – Calle Piura 135, Miraflores
Cost: SAE members: S/.8, non-members: S/.10
(Or S/.24 and S/.30 for four lessons)
For more information: 445-3306 or limaclub@saexplorers.org

Hoja de Parra - Concert

The national band Hoja de Parra will present their latest production at La Noche nightclub in Barranco. You can hear their latest single “La Octava Maravilla" on the radio or join them for this concert featuring music that encorporates a fusion of Latin, Afro-Peruvian and rock/pop rhythms.

When: Wednesday, March 5 at 11 p.m.
Where: La Noche - Bolognesi 307, Barranco
Cost: S/.15
For more information call: 247-2186

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.

Pietro Ceruti D'onofrio - Exibition

Join San Isidro's Galeria Indigo for an individual exhibition by Pietro Ceruti D'onofrio. The latest work from the young artist ranges from representative paintings to the decoration of household objects.

When: February 14 to March 6, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: Galeria Indigo - Av. El Bosqueo 260, San Isidro
For more information call: 440-3099, 222-0879

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

Recontrahamlet – Theater

This hilarious comedy returns to scene for the third time thanks to its previous success.In this play, the famous Shakespearean drama is written by three monkeys, explained by an old woman with amnesia and performed by a forgetful actor first in 15 minutes, then in two minutes and finally in eight seconds. Only five actors take part in the show playing the parts of over 20 characters, showing in the midst of a dynamic and musical performance that classic tragedy is laughable.

When: 8 pm, every Wednesday from January 23rd through March 12th
Where: Teatro de la Municipalidad de San Isidro – Calle la Republica 455, San Isidro
Tickets available at Teleticket.

Hablapalabra - Storytelling and music

If you’re looking for entertainment this summer without having to leave Lima, don’t miss the new event Hablapalabra, a show of storytelling, music and other arts. This three-month event will feature guests from Colombia, Venezuela, USA, amongst others, and is a wonderful way to have fun while enjoying a few drinks with friends.

When: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9 pm
Where: Libar - Av. La Paz 646, El Suche, Miraflores
Cover: S/.10
For the complete program, click here.