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Events for 19 March, 2008 [ 00:00 ]

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Festival Jazz Peru 2008

Don't miss one of Peru's most important jazz events including performances by excellent artists from around the world. The festival will include not only traditional jazz, but also fusions of jazz with other genres, such as Afro-Peruvian styles. To see the complete schedule of concerts and master classes, click here.

When: March 19th to 23rd
Where: Concerts and master classes: Biblioteca Nacional - Av. de la Poesía 160, San Borja
Concerts: JazzZone - Av. La Paz 656, Miraflores
Cost: Concerts: From S/.20 to S/.100 depending on the performance.
Master Classes: S/.5
Tickets available at Teleticket.
For more information, visit the website.

Coro Femenino PUCP - Concert

The Coro Femenino of the Universidad Católica has a varied repertoire including Latin-American, classical, sacred, gospel and contemporary music. They have performed in various cities of Peru, as well as participating in international choral festivals in Mexico, USA, France and Spain. On this occasion, The Coro Femenino will perform a special repertoire in honor of Holy Week.

When: March 19th, 7:30 pm
Where: ICPNA - Av. Angamos Oeste 120, Miraflores
Free admission.

Chabuca... dejame que te pinte – Exhibition

Artist Jaime Domenack presents an exhibition centered around the life and work of Peruvian composer Chabuca Granda. He employs painting (including collage and acrylic), installation, object art and video art to portray Peru’s beloved Chabuca 25 years after her death.

When: Mondays and Tuesdays: 10 am - 1 pm and 2 pm – 6 pm, Wednesday through Sunday: 10 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 8 pm (Until March 30th)
Where: Pancho Fierro Gallery - Pasaje Santa Rosa 114, Plaza de Armas, Lima
For more information: 315-1543
Free admission.

30 Years of Theater for the Children and Youth of Peru - Exhibition

In honor of International Children and Youth’s Theater Day, the Centro Cultural de España presents an exhibition of posters, photographs and historical documents of children’s theater from 1977 to 2007. In addition, a series of conferences will take place.

When: March 18th to 30th
Where: Centro Cultural de España - Natalio Sánchez 181, Santa Beatriz
Free admission.

El Lenguaje del Fierro - Exhibition in Cusco

Sculptor Judith Ayala presents “El Lenguaje del Fierro” (The Language of Iron), where she uses metal, giving her work religious and cosmic meaning. In room 1 she exhibits sculptures constructed around the symbolic values of life: growth, unity, the cosmic order of existence, the expansion of energy. Room 2 shows us The Creation of the World, a large-scale sculpture reminding us of the legends of how the world was created.

When: Monday through Saturday, 9 am - 6:30 pm (Until March 31st)
Where: Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de la Municipalidad del Cusco - Municipal Palace, Cusipata Square (Regocijo Square), Cusco (for a detailed map, click here)
Free admission.

South American Optimist Championship

If you happen to be in Paracas between March 13th and 23rd, don't miss the 2008 South American Optimist Championship. Young athletes from North and South America, ages 10 through 15 will compete in both individual and team competitions.

When: March 13th to 23rd
Where: Paracas
For more information: click here

The History of Railways in Peru - Exhibition

The Universidad Católica's Cultural Center presents Peru’s railway history through 100 photographs of locomotives and coaches belonging to historian Elio Galessio. The history of Peru’s railways includes over 75 railroads, of which only 6 are still functioning. The exhibition will include guided visits, a conference, old movies, videos, maps, old books and miniature trains, aiming to revalue Peru’s industrial archaeology and cultural heritage.

When: Monday through Sunday: 10 am – 10 pm (Until March 28th)
Where: Centro Cultural PUCP - Av. Camino Real 1075, San Isidro
Free admission.

El invariable entusiasmo de Sísifo- Exhibition

The Raul Porras Barrenechea gallery of the Centro Cultural Ricardo Palma presents "El invariable entusiasmo de Sísifo", an exhibition by Janine Soenens. The display includes pieces that are of medium scale, installations and videos. In Greek, "Sísifo" is the name of someone who angered the gods because of their extraordinary shrewdness. The gods punished them by giving them a task that represented vainness; they didn't believe there was a worse quality than that. This inspired the exhibition.

When: Until April 13, Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: Centro Cultural Ricardo Palma - Av. Larco 770, Miraflores
Free Admission

Fernando Bedoya - Exhibition

Peruvian artist Fernando Bedoya will present his latest exhibit at the Luis Miro Quesada Garland Gallery. The display will feature distinct aspects of his work of the last few years, as well as pieces he's done since 1985. Part of the exhibition will feature the piece titled "clase VE/Obra abierta", which was done in collaboration with Alfredo Marquez, Miguel Lescano, Marcel Velachaga and Guillermo Bolañas.

When: March 19 - April 19, Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: Luis Miro Quesada Garland - Corner of Larco y Diez Canseco, Miraflores
Free Admission

Mara Infantas - Exhibition

San Isidro's Galería Índigo welcomes a photography exhibition by Mara Infantas. Her style varies and uses the values of light and shadow; the symbols of cultures and everyday day life. "Infantas considers photography an aesthetic that harmonizes well with the household, in that it uses simple and real elements from life, such as vegetables, fruits, liquors, etc. Photography can provoke emotions or sentiments. This is how this exhibition was born."

When: March 13 - April 10, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: Galería Índigo - Av. El Bosque 260, San Isidro.
For more information visit: galeriaindigo.com.pe

Toqapu - Exhibition

Toqapus were geometric designs that formed a square, which were thought to create a written system during the Inca culture. "Toqapu for me became a celebration commemorating 10 years of my relationship with jute and with 1000 kilometers of dyed and painted threads, caressed between my fingers." - Artist Pancho Basurco

When: March 13 - April 19, Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Artco Galeria de Arte - Roaud y Paz Soldan 326, San Isidro
For more information visit: artcogaleria.com

Cazadores de Sombras – Photography exhibition

16 Spanish artists will show us the uncertainty of urban landscapes, the unthinkable reconstruction of a physical space, the mystery of night, portraits of faces with closed eyes, and shadows that register the unimaginable. These images, which show us an aspect of contemporary Spanish photography, have been chosen because of their ability to evoke uncertainty. Before coming to Lima, this exhibition participated in the 2007 International Photographic Summit in Bogota.

When: Monday through Saturday, 10 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 5 pm (Until April 27th)
Where: Museo de Arte, Centro Cultural San Marcos – Av. Nicolás de Piérola 1222, Parque Universitario
Free admission.

Julita - Exhibition

Artists Julia Ortiz Elías and Julia Salinas Sánchez present an exhibition through installation, dolls and accessories, that will question the prejudices about women’s identities. The project is centered on the promotion of a product: a doll, every little girl’s toy, and all the accessories that come with it. In this way, they take a look at the different roles that women can play in Lima’s society, showing them in different stages of their lives.

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

Esculturas - Exhibition

Sculptor Federico Morón presents his latest exhibition "Esculturas" at the Centro Cultural Rimac in Asia this month. The artist has had work displayed at the Alianza Francesa and ICPNA of Miraflores, as well as displayed pieces around the world, such as Paris, New York, Budapest and Bogota. "The pieces are characterized by their ability to bring out the sensibility of marble which has been carefully worked on in large quantities."

When: March 15 - 31
Where: Centro Cultural Rimac - Boulevard Asia, KM 100 Playas del Sur
For more information: call 9868-2881 or email federmoron@hotmail.com

Past, present and future of Chulucanas ceramics - Exhibition

The Chulucanas ceramics have been proclaimed a national product and are a priority for international cultural promotion. Using this as a motive, Galería No Galería presents this fine collection of ceramics which seek to re-emphasize this important part of our culture.

When: March 9 - 29, Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: Galería No Galería - Arequipa 2985, San Isidro
Free Admission

Taller Lluvia de Sol - Exhibition

The “Lluvia de Sol” (Rain of Sunlight) workshop was created in 1990 because of a common interest. Now this group of artists from Arequipa will present xylographies (wood engravings) on various topics. Participating artists will include: Ysabel Clot, José Lara, José Luis Pantigoso, Rubén Mamani and Luis Solorio.

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

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

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.

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

Voz y Escultura - Exhibition

Distinguished sculptors and narrators will participate in "Voz y Escultura" an homage to the International day of Women. The sculptors participating in the exhibition "Manos de Mujer" are: Erika Humala, Maki Corzo, Zenaida Cajahuaringa, Mónica Moreno, Carola Céspedes, among others. Cucha del Águila and Lorena Best will participate as the narrators.

When: March 8 - 28, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Casona Sanmarquina - Parque Universitario, Lima
Free Admission

Peru Ida Nomas - Photo Exhibition

Clement Gaillard’s latest exhibition, “Perú Ida Nomás” shows two years of a French photographer’s life discovering Peruvian society. As a photographer and an independent journalist, Gaillard shows a humorous and critical view of Peruvian society, looking at everything from the environment, immigration, and religion, to male chauvinism.

When: Monday through Friday: 8 am – 8 pm, Saturdays: 8 am – 12:30 pm (Until March 27th)
Where: Galería Le Carré d'art, Alianza Francesa - Av. Javier Prado Este 5595

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

Falocity - Exhibit

Jorge Gonzales San Miguel, a young artist who attended the Universidad Católica of Peru and specialized in painting, presents "Falocity": a series of acrylic paintings and a small group of sculptures that center around a masculine theme, which this time represents phallic objects. His work shows cities built entirely on a phallic model; his "macho" universe. These works "erode the notion of stereotypical masculinity."

When: March 6 - April 5, Monday - Friday: 10:30 am - 8 pm, Saturdays: 11 am - 8 pm
Where: Galeria Lucia de la Puente - Paseo Sáenz Peña 206 A, Barranco
For more information: gluciadelapuente.com

Ruinas y Ciudades - Exhibition

"Ruinas y Cuidades" is the title of the second individual exhibition that Alberto Borea presents at the Galería Lucía de la Puente. This time, Alberto's art is centered around his experiences and memories of a city which he artistically manipulates: a city built with obsolete technological elements and limited by the popular edifices of the '80's. These are some of the elements or images he uses to express the vision of "his" city.

When: March 6 - April 5, Monday - Friday: 10:30 am - 8 pm, Saturdays: 11 am - 8 pm
Where: Galeria Lucia de la Puente - Paseo Sáenz Peña 206 A, Barranco
For more information: call 477-9740, 477-0237 or visit gluciadelapuente.com

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.

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

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

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.