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Thai Festival 2008

The Royal Thai Embassy presents Thai Festival 2008, when classical and folkloric dances of Thailand will be performed for the enjoyment of the general public.

When: April 2nd, 7:30 pm
Where: Parque Kennedy, Miraflores
For more information: 221-6442
Free admission.

Brotes Vitales - Exhibition

Melissa Larrañaga presents her exhibition "Brotes Vitales" at the Galería Forum. Larrañaga, a student of Plastic Arts of the Catholic University of Peru, demonstrates pieces which emphasize color in landscapes. Her vivid paintings go from "the naive to the aggressive; from subtlety to candor; from the brashness to complacency..."

When: Until April 5
Where: Galería Forum - Av. Larco 1150, Miraflores
For more information call: 446-1313

Impro, el Placer de Jugar - Show

Grupo ketó presents a new improvisational theater spectacular. This time the group--under the direction of Sergio Paris--will challenge themselves by coming up with a different theatrical show for each night of "Impro, el placer de jugar" (Improv, the joy of playing). Those participating include Pold Gastello, Ricardo Velásquez, Gabriel Iglesias, Norka Ramirez and many more.

When: Wednesdays, April 2 - July 16 at 9 p.m.
Where: Satchmo Café - Av. La Paz 538, Miraflores
Tickets available at Teleticket.com

Cuidad Muerta - Exhibition

Lima, like other contemporary cities, finds itself in a constant state of change. The fragmented city, with its accelerated growth and disorder, its growing demographic (almost 9 million residents), its distinct landscapes, its constant transformation and its history, is the basis of the exhibition "Cuidad Muerta" (Dead City). The collective show features the works of artists José Ignacio Lora Iturburu, Miguel Ángel Alfaro, Rolando Sánchez Ponce, Albert García Gonzáles and Diana Trigueros Cisneros.

When: March 28 - April 22, Monday - Sunday, 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Galería L'Imaginaire - Av. Arequipa 4595, Miraflores
Free Admission

No Fear: Estéticas del Reciclaje - Exhibition

San Isidro's Galeria Arte de Vertice is proud to present "No Fear: Estéticas del Reciclaje" (Recyclable Aesthetics) an art exhibit by Chiara Machiavello, Victor Castro and Harry Chavez.

When: March 27 - April 19, Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Where: Galeria de Arte Vertice - Plascencia 350, San Isidro
For more information visit: galeria-vertice.com

Lika Mutal and Gam Klutier - Exhibition

Lika Mutal and Gam Klutier, outstading Dutch artists living in Peru, will present an exhibition of their best works as one of the cultural activities programmed for the EU-LAC Summit to be held in Peru. Lika Mutal’s "Pulso de la Montaña", is made up of twelve sculptures made in various types of stone. Gam Klutier will present “Señales de Luz” with large paintings in acrylic.

When: Tuesday through Saturday: 10 am – 7:30 pm, Sundays: 10 am – 6 pm (Until May 8th)
Where: Centro Cultural Inca Garcilaso - Jr. Ucayali 391, Lima
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.

Desapego - Exhibition

The Gallery 80m² arte&debates in Barranco presents "Desapego", an exhibit by Roy Keitel. This is Keitel's second solo exhibition, who studied at the School of Art in Munich, Germany. Roy's works in this presentation take a look at the human condition in societies which are driven by a sense of detachment.

When: March 27 - April 19, Tuesday to Friday: 10 am - 8 pm, Saturdays and Sundays: 12 am - 7 pm
Where: Galería 80m² arte&debates - Prolongación San Martín 10, Barranco

Dos x Uno - Show

"Dos x Uno" (Two times One) is a fun show where certain things are questioned: your style, if you can buy happiness, if happiness comes in the form of a trip to miami or from yoga excercises. Jockey Plaza or the Dalai Lama, you decide. The production is directed by Rocio Tovar.

When: Everyday except Wednesday, until May 18, 8 p.m.
Where: Teatro Peruano Japones - Av. Gregorio Escobedo 803, Jesús María
Tickets available at Teleticket.com

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

Lado B - Exhibition

The Galería 80m2 de arte y debates presents "Lado B" (b-side), by Diego Molina, Eliana Otta, Hemilio Vargas and Juan Diego Vergara. The exhibition is a result of various group sessions of work. In the end, the work produced, like the b-side of a cassette, was not the group's "hits" but more of examples of the tests, enthusiasm and intuitions felt during the creation process. The works use cardboard and paper, and feature themes related to fashion, music and daily life in Lima.

When: March 27 - April 19, Tuesday to Friday: 10 am - 8 pm, Saturdays and Sundays: 12 am - 7 pm
Where: Galería 80m² arte&debates - Prolongación San Martín 10, Barranco

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.

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.

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

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