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Latest News in Peru / Archive for Art/Culture/History
Art/Culture/History | 8 October, 2009 [ 11:16 ]
Peruvian artist Fernando Bryce shorlisted for "Artes Mundi 4" prize
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Peruvian artist Fernando Bryce has been included in the shortlist for the £40,000 prize of the 2009 “Artes Mundi” competition, the UK's biggest visual arts prize, which has attracted more than 480 nominations from more than 80 countries.
This shortlist was chosen by two appointed selectors, art critic Viktor Misiano, formerly curator at The Pushkin State Museum and director of the Contemporary Art Center (CAC) in Moscow, and Levent Çalikoglu, chief curator at Istanbul Museum of Modern Art.
Along with Bryce, artists from Albania, Bulgaria, Israel, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Taiwan have been shortlisted, and they will exhibit their works at National Museum Cardiff from 11 March - 6 June 2010, with the award given in May.
This award is presented in Cardiff every two years, and previous winners have included Xu Bing, a Chinese artist whose work was made from dust collected on New York's streets after 9/11.
The competition, established in 2003, aims to seek "outstanding artists from around the world who stimulate our thinking on the human condition and humanity.”
(Condensed from BBC)
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Isabel Guerra
Peruvian artist Fernando Bryce has been included in the shortlist for the £40,000 prize of the 2009 “Artes Mundi” competition, the UK's biggest visual arts prize, which has attracted more than 480 nominations from more than 80 countries. This shortlist was chosen by two appointed selectors, art critic Viktor Misiano, formerly curator at The Pushkin State Museum and director of the Contemporary Art Center (CAC) in Moscow, and Levent Çalikoglu, chief curator at Istanbul Museum of Modern Art.
Along with Bryce, artists from Albania, Bulgaria, Israel, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Taiwan have been shortlisted, and they will exhibit their works at National Museum Cardiff from 11 March - 6 June 2010, with the award given in May.
This award is presented in Cardiff every two years, and previous winners have included Xu Bing, a Chinese artist whose work was made from dust collected on New York's streets after 9/11.
The competition, established in 2003, aims to seek "outstanding artists from around the world who stimulate our thinking on the human condition and humanity.”
(Condensed from BBC)
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Art/Culture/History | 7 October, 2009 [ 10:38 ]
Peru's Machu Picchu ruins included in WMF list of endangered monuments
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The World Monuments Fund ( WMF), announced the 2010 World Monuments Watch list, and the famous Peruvian Machu Picchu ruins are included in it.
According to the WMF report, the stone structures and platforms, which have withstood the ravages of time, wars and earthquakes, are now vulnerable because of the constant and significant increase in visits and the urbanization of surrounding areas.
The head of the National Institute of Culture (INC) in Cusco, Jorge Zegarra, said that the only agency authorized to declare any cultural heritage of humanity at risk is UNESCO.
He added that for that organization, Machu Picchu is not and never has been on the list of endangered places, and that the daily number of visitors (2,500) does not pose a threat for conservation.
The 2010 Watch includes 93 sites now at risk, representing 47 countries.
The Watch is WMF’s flagship advocacy program, and it calls international attention to threatened cultural heritage.
For more than 40 years, WMF, a nonprofit organization, has worked to preserve cultural heritage across the globe.
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Isabel Guerra
The World Monuments Fund ( WMF), announced the 2010 World Monuments Watch list, and the famous Peruvian Machu Picchu ruins are included in it. According to the WMF report, the stone structures and platforms, which have withstood the ravages of time, wars and earthquakes, are now vulnerable because of the constant and significant increase in visits and the urbanization of surrounding areas.
The head of the National Institute of Culture (INC) in Cusco, Jorge Zegarra, said that the only agency authorized to declare any cultural heritage of humanity at risk is UNESCO.
He added that for that organization, Machu Picchu is not and never has been on the list of endangered places, and that the daily number of visitors (2,500) does not pose a threat for conservation.
The 2010 Watch includes 93 sites now at risk, representing 47 countries.
The Watch is WMF’s flagship advocacy program, and it calls international attention to threatened cultural heritage.
For more than 40 years, WMF, a nonprofit organization, has worked to preserve cultural heritage across the globe.
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Art/Culture/History | 6 October, 2009 [ 09:28 ]
Peru: Book Fair in Arequipa generated US $167,000 in sales
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The Arequipa Book Fair 2009 (FIL 2009) closed doors yesterday, surpassing by far the organizers' expectations, who issued a press release informing about the official figures on sales and attendance during the 12 days that this fair lasted.
The Fair, that was held at the Libertad de Expresión (Freedom of Express) Park (in Umacollo), welcomed 85,000 visitors, and generated S/. 500,000 soles (almost US $167,000) in global sales.
A grand total of 24,000 books were sold, and the best seller was TV host Jaime Bayly's “El cojo y el loco” (The lame and the insane) which sold 940 books.
It was followed by journalist César Hildebrandt's “Tierra Nueva” (New Land), that sold 760 books, and the third best-selling book was Aldo Miyashiro's “Un misterio, una pasión” ("A mystery, a passion") which sold about 350 books.
The organization president, Martha Valencia Retamozo said the main aim now is to institutionalize the Fair and make it a permanent activity.
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Isabel Guerra
The Arequipa Book Fair 2009 (FIL 2009) closed doors yesterday, surpassing by far the organizers' expectations, who issued a press release informing about the official figures on sales and attendance during the 12 days that this fair lasted. The Fair, that was held at the Libertad de Expresión (Freedom of Express) Park (in Umacollo), welcomed 85,000 visitors, and generated S/. 500,000 soles (almost US $167,000) in global sales.
A grand total of 24,000 books were sold, and the best seller was TV host Jaime Bayly's “El cojo y el loco” (The lame and the insane) which sold 940 books.
It was followed by journalist César Hildebrandt's “Tierra Nueva” (New Land), that sold 760 books, and the third best-selling book was Aldo Miyashiro's “Un misterio, una pasión” ("A mystery, a passion") which sold about 350 books.
The organization president, Martha Valencia Retamozo said the main aim now is to institutionalize the Fair and make it a permanent activity.
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Art/Culture/History | 30 September, 2009 [ 08:28 ]
Peru's writer Daniel Alarcón won international literary award
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The Peruvian writer Daniel Alarcón won the new International Prize for Literature, award, created by the House of World Cultures in Berlin (HKW), for his novel “Radio Ciudad Perdida” (Lost City Radio), which was translated into German.
"We chose a book that was an urgent reading, something not exactly integrated with the tradition of European welfare, but with the current world conditions; and moreover, we wanted to see an exceptional linguistic work,” said Katharina Narbutovic, one of the members of the German jury,
"I'm happy, proud and thankful," said the young Peruvian writer, who received 25,000 euros (US $36,000) as part of the prize.
“Radio Ciudad Perdida” (2007) was chosen as the winner among 140 works translated into German, according to Peru21.com, and reportedly it explores the social, human and emotional impacts of war.
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Isabel Guerra
The Peruvian writer Daniel Alarcón won the new International Prize for Literature, award, created by the House of World Cultures in Berlin (HKW), for his novel “Radio Ciudad Perdida” (Lost City Radio), which was translated into German. "We chose a book that was an urgent reading, something not exactly integrated with the tradition of European welfare, but with the current world conditions; and moreover, we wanted to see an exceptional linguistic work,” said Katharina Narbutovic, one of the members of the German jury,
"I'm happy, proud and thankful," said the young Peruvian writer, who received 25,000 euros (US $36,000) as part of the prize.
“Radio Ciudad Perdida” (2007) was chosen as the winner among 140 works translated into German, according to Peru21.com, and reportedly it explores the social, human and emotional impacts of war.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Art/Culture/History | 29 September, 2009 [ 20:48 ]
Argentinian magazine illustrates Peru's César Vallejo poem.
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
In the last number of the Argentinian magazine “Fierro”, the editors have included an illustrated adaptation of “París, October 1936", from the famous Peruvian poet César Vallejo.
The illustration was made by Max Aguirre, who says he admires and likes Vallejo's poetry.
Why did he choose this poem in particular? "Beacuse I love it, I like other poems, but this ode to the lightness, such a clarity to deal with human existence was the one to work with".
Aguirre, who worked along other six Latin American illlustrators, added that "It is a great joy to pay homage to one of the best poets of the Spanish language".
A complete interview to Max Aguirre and the complete graphic adaptation can also be found in the Peruvian blog “La Nuez.”
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
In the last number of the Argentinian magazine “Fierro”, the editors have included an illustrated adaptation of “París, October 1936", from the famous Peruvian poet César Vallejo. The illustration was made by Max Aguirre, who says he admires and likes Vallejo's poetry.
Why did he choose this poem in particular? "Beacuse I love it, I like other poems, but this ode to the lightness, such a clarity to deal with human existence was the one to work with".
Aguirre, who worked along other six Latin American illlustrators, added that "It is a great joy to pay homage to one of the best poets of the Spanish language".
A complete interview to Max Aguirre and the complete graphic adaptation can also be found in the Peruvian blog “La Nuez.”
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Art/Culture/History | 24 September, 2009 [ 10:14 ]
Peru's Mario Vargas Llosa was awarded with "Caballero Bonald" prize.
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa won the International Essay Contest “Caballero Bonald” Award, with his work “El viaje a la ficción” (A Trip to Fiction), which explores the world of the Uruguayan fiction writer Juan Carlos Onetti.
The jury acknowledged Vargas Llosa's essay as a very intense work on one of the greatest Latin American authors from the 20th Century.
More than 80 essays were submitted from Spain and Latin America to Caballero Bonald contest, which pays 30,000 Euros (approximately US $ 44,335 dollars).
Vargas Llosa admitted that he has always been fascinated by Onetti's fantastic universe, and he defines Onetti as one of the first modern authors in Spanish.
“I have enjoyed writing this book, trying to understand this author,” said Vargas Llosa.
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Isabel Guerra
Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa won the International Essay Contest “Caballero Bonald” Award, with his work “El viaje a la ficción” (A Trip to Fiction), which explores the world of the Uruguayan fiction writer Juan Carlos Onetti. The jury acknowledged Vargas Llosa's essay as a very intense work on one of the greatest Latin American authors from the 20th Century.
More than 80 essays were submitted from Spain and Latin America to Caballero Bonald contest, which pays 30,000 Euros (approximately US $ 44,335 dollars).
Vargas Llosa admitted that he has always been fascinated by Onetti's fantastic universe, and he defines Onetti as one of the first modern authors in Spanish.
“I have enjoyed writing this book, trying to understand this author,” said Vargas Llosa.
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Art/Culture/History | 23 September, 2009 [ 17:09 ]
Bolivia accepts that "El Condor Pasa" belongs to Peru's cultural heritage
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The government of Bolivia finally accepted that the famous tune “El Cóndor Pasa” (The Condor passes by) is from Peruvian origin, stating that the Bolivian blogs that claim the song is in fact Bolivian “do not have legal recognition.”
Bolivia's Cultural Minister, Pablo Groux, said that Bolivia never tried to steal the “paternity” of the aforementioned folk tune.
“El Cóndor Pasa was composed by a Peruvian citizen. Peru declared the tune as part of its cultural heritage and we respect that,” he told the press.
Wilder Bendezú, the Andean Parliament Deputy President, said that “this is a great step towards the mutual respect of our countries' traditions.”
"El Cóndor Pasa" was written by Peruvian composer Daniel Alomía Robles en 1913, and was declared as part of Peruvian cultural heritage in 2004.
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Isabel Guerra
The government of Bolivia finally accepted that the famous tune “El Cóndor Pasa” (The Condor passes by) is from Peruvian origin, stating that the Bolivian blogs that claim the song is in fact Bolivian “do not have legal recognition.” Bolivia's Cultural Minister, Pablo Groux, said that Bolivia never tried to steal the “paternity” of the aforementioned folk tune.
“El Cóndor Pasa was composed by a Peruvian citizen. Peru declared the tune as part of its cultural heritage and we respect that,” he told the press.
Wilder Bendezú, the Andean Parliament Deputy President, said that “this is a great step towards the mutual respect of our countries' traditions.”
"El Cóndor Pasa" was written by Peruvian composer Daniel Alomía Robles en 1913, and was declared as part of Peruvian cultural heritage in 2004.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Art/Culture/History | 22 September, 2009 [ 15:14 ]
Peru: Museum housing Mummy Juanita to be expanded
Andina
The facilities of the Santuarios Andinos Museum, which houses the Mummy Juanita, will be expanded aiming to show visitors unedited pieces found in pre-Inca tombs, reported Jose Antonio Chavez, head of the cultural complex.
There will be three new rooms to be installed in the complex, located one block away from the main square of Arequipa, he explained.
The new atmospheres will house the mummies and the offerings found in their tombs that were located in the volcanoes Sara Sara, Misti and Pichu Pichu. The investigation center of the Universidad Catolica de Santa Maria (UCSM) excavated and explored these areas since 1979.
The director of the Santuarios Andinos Museum said that one of the rooms will house the only mummy found in the Sara Sara volcano next to its offerings.
The second room will house 6 mummies that were found in two different tombs in the Misti volcano, which will also be exhibited with their ceremonial pieces.
In the third room, the tourist will be able to appreciate 2 mummies found in the Pichu Pichu volcano.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
The facilities of the Santuarios Andinos Museum, which houses the Mummy Juanita, will be expanded aiming to show visitors unedited pieces found in pre-Inca tombs, reported Jose Antonio Chavez, head of the cultural complex. There will be three new rooms to be installed in the complex, located one block away from the main square of Arequipa, he explained.
The new atmospheres will house the mummies and the offerings found in their tombs that were located in the volcanoes Sara Sara, Misti and Pichu Pichu. The investigation center of the Universidad Catolica de Santa Maria (UCSM) excavated and explored these areas since 1979.
The director of the Santuarios Andinos Museum said that one of the rooms will house the only mummy found in the Sara Sara volcano next to its offerings.
The second room will house 6 mummies that were found in two different tombs in the Misti volcano, which will also be exhibited with their ceremonial pieces.
In the third room, the tourist will be able to appreciate 2 mummies found in the Pichu Pichu volcano.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Art/Culture/History | 17 September, 2009 [ 15:23 ]
LivinginPeru.com
Katrina Heimark
September 26th is the date in which Lima’s salsa dancers will have the chance to dance to some of the best salsa music in all of Latin America. The Puerto Rican group, El Gran Combo, will celebrate their 50 years of artistic life in La Videna in San Luis. The group will also collaborate with Gilberto Santa Rosa and José Alberto El Canario.
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El Gran Combo to Perform in Lima
LivinginPeru.com
Katrina Heimark
September 26th is the date in which Lima’s salsa dancers will have the chance to dance to some of the best salsa music in all of Latin America. The Puerto Rican group, El Gran Combo, will celebrate their 50 years of artistic life in La Videna in San Luis. The group will also collaborate with Gilberto Santa Rosa and José Alberto El Canario. The group has just released a new commemorative album, “Una Noche de Salsa con los Grandes,” and joins salsa stars from all over the world, as they perform together on this unforgettable album.
The group expressed their desire to be able to work with Eva Ayllón, and have her perform as well. They expressed their delight in her work, stating “it is always an honor to listen to her voice and witness her strong stage presence.”
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Art/Culture/History | 17 September, 2009 [ 15:07 ]
LivinginPeru.com
Katrina Heimark
The Peruvian musicians Eva Ayllón, Gianmarco Zignago and the group Novalima will compete for various awards on November 5th in Las Vegas at the 2009 Latin Grammy Awards.
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the inauguration of the Latin Grammys.
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Eva Ayllón, Gianmarco and Novalima nominated for Latin Grammys
LivinginPeru.com
Katrina Heimark
The Peruvian musicians Eva Ayllón, Gianmarco Zignago and the group Novalima will compete for various awards on November 5th in Las Vegas at the 2009 Latin Grammy Awards. Eva Ayllón, with her latest release “Kimba Fá,” has been nominated for the Best Folk Music Album. She will compete against singers such as Walter Silva and Mercedes Sosa for the title.
Giamarco will compete in the category of Best Full Length Music Video, with his video “Gian Marco Live from the Moon.” Competition ranges from Draco Rosa to Ivete Sangalo.
And Nova Lima will compete for the honor of Best Alternative Music Album, against groups such as los Babasónicos, Kinky and Los Amigos Invisibles.
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the inauguration of the Latin Grammys.
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