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Events for 9 April, 2008 [ 00:00 ]

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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.

Urbe – Exhibition

Artist Giuseppe Mendiola takes a complez look at Peru’s capital in “Urbe”, his fifth individual exhibition. This perspective shows Lima as a cloudless and chaotic city, Lima from the inside. This is not a stranger’s vision, or that of someone who knows Lima only by night, it’s the view of someone who has lived its changes, its smell, taste and sweat, the view of someone who has worn the city’s skin.

When: Monday through Friday: 8 am – 8 pm, Saturdays: 8 am – 12:30 pm (Until April 25th)
Where: Le Carré d'Art Gallery, Alianza Francesa - Av. Javier Prado
Este 5595, La Molina
Free admission.

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

"Museo Travesti del Peru" – Book Presentation and Performance Festival

Giuseppe Campuzano presents his new book “Museo Travesti del Perú” (Transvestite Museum of Peru) and with it, transvestites of the past and present will transform the Centro Cultural de España into a living museum with various visual techniques. A performance festival, movies and conferences will also take place to tell the history of transvestites in Peru, from the pre-Incan times to the present day.

When: Until April 13th
Where: Centro Cultural de España - Natalio Sánchez 181, Santa Beatriz
Free admission.
For more information, click here.

Italian Engravings Collection - Exhibition

After 15 years, the public will once again be able to see this collection of Italian engravings at the Museo de Arte Italiano. The exhibition features pieces from the most prominent representatives in this field from the years 1905 until 2003. In 1991, the museum made the decision to store the fragile pieces for fear of light, humidity and acidic materials ruining the engravings. They've decided to bring them out again for one month only.

When: April 4 - 26, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Museo de Arte Italiano - Paseo de la República 250, Lima

1st International Cajón Festival

The 1st International Cajón Festival will be held the week of April 5 - 9 at Spain's Cultural Center in Lima. The cajón, a kind of box drum and an emblematic symbol of Peruvian music, is the instrument being honored during this five-day festival. Spain's Cultural Center will put on cajón concerts, classes and much more. For the festival's program, click here.

When: April 5 - 9, times depend on activity
Where: Centro Cultural de España, Natalio Sánchez 181, Santa Beatriz
For more information: www.ccelima.org
Free Admission

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

Diego y Frida, una sonrisa a mitad del camino - Exhibition

The Municipality of Lima, in co-production with the Mexican Embassy, has the privilege to present "Diego y Frida, una sonrisa a mitad del camino". The photography exhibit displays the matrimonial union of the two most recognized Mexican painters of the XX century, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. Pieces by artists Guillermo Kahlo, Peter Jules, Guillermo Zamora and Juan Guzmán are featured, as well photographs by friends Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Nicholas Murria and Eduard Weston.

When: April 4 - 27, Monday and Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Wednesday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Where: Galeria Pancho Fierro - Pasaje Santa Rosa 114, Plaza de Armas, Lima
Free Admission

Urbe - Exhibition

Giusseppe Mendiola presents his exhibit "Urbe" at the Galería Carré d’art. His works "aren't unknown visions and much less the perspective of someone who knows Lima only through nights as a bartender of this marvelous city, but instead it's a look of someone who has lived his ups and downs, his culture..."

When: April 3 - April 25, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Galería Carré d’art - Javier Prado Este 5595, La Molina
Free Admission

Si no existe el más alla... - Exhibition

The Galería Enlace Arte Contemporáneo presents, "Si no existe el más alla, la injusticia del pobre se prolonga enternamente" a photography exhibition by the MR group. The group, formed by Peruvian photographer Marina García Burgos, presents 16 color photographs that touch on themes of social injustice and racism in this country. The group "placed the victim of racism in the 'exclusive' space reserved for the racist."

When: April 4 - May 3, Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Galería Enlace Arte Contemporáneo - Avenida Pardo y Aliaga 676, San Isidro
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.

Julio Sabala - Comedy

Dominican comedian Julio Sabala has been performing for 20 years, and he is celebrating this anniversary by performing in 20 countries, including a stop in Lima. He returns to Peru after many years with many more imitations and characters, guaranteeing his audience a night of laughter and fun.

When: April 9th, 8:30 pm
Where: Centro de Convenciones María Angola - Av. La Paz 610, Miraflores
Cost: S/.75 to S/.205
Tickets available at Teleticket.

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

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

Fabricando Sonidos - Show

Musical group Choque Urbano presents "Fabricando Sonidos": a play about a factory where the workers produce sounds with the elements they use daily. The scenes occur on a day when one of the factory workers decides to transform himself into a "tin man". He and "The Captain" of the factory, a bitter man who only yells at his employees, battle it out at the end.

When: April 8 - 10 at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Auditorium Colegio San Agustin - Javier Prado #980
Tickets available at TuEntrada.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.

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.

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