The giant kites that fill the skies at the start of November is a cultural celebration not to miss. Traditional folklore suggests that the kites are meant to scare off unwanted evil demons, yet help the spirits of the deceased find their surviving families. These kites come in all colors and sizes but the biggest ...
As ArteAntigua stays connected with the projects of friends in Copenhagen, Denmark, we become more convinced that La Antigua needs to start exploring with it’s own interactive design projects. Presenting Ishac Bertran’s ±pole An interactive installation presenting a tangible interface which allows multiple users to play with groups of particles and polarized elements. By placing wood ...
A new expert is coming to town. The Mesoamerica Center has awarded Ph.D. Student Caitlin Earley a fellowship that will bring her to La Antigua Guatemala to study historic Mayan art: Ph.D. Student Caitlin Earley has been awarded a prestigious Jacob K. Javits Fellowship. Earley is pursuing a Ph.D. in the division of Art History, and ...
This isn’t art in La Antigua, but it’s certainly related to the celebrations LAG will be celebrating in days: The images aren’t pretty. With the eyes of the subjects closed, the photographs could be portraits of the sleeping. Black thread lacing up the skin across a naked chest suggests something else: these are photos of the ...
Fiambre is a Guatemalan food tradition not to be missed. As the Día de los Muertos approaches, the artistic culinary expressions of Fiambre will be found throughout Guatemala. The photo and the description below are courtesy of Antigua Daily Photo. Fiambre, a salad made from cold cuts, all kinds of meats, fish, vegetables and pickled vegetables, ...
Espacioce! proyectos culturales of Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española is summoning ten resident artists in La Antigua Guatemala during the month of November to apply for a special workshop led by Uruguayan artist Luis Camnitzer. The AECID will award an Ayuda Básica, which includes: 1. Materials: The Centro de Formación will offer various materials: Folder ...
Rainbow Café is hosting a presentation from Nuevo Amenecer or New Dawn on Tuesday, October 27th at 5:30pm: K’a k’a’ Saqarik – Nuevo Amenecer or New Dawn is a locally set-up charity dedicated to helping more than 100 indigenous children in San Andres Itzapa. They are working hard to keep thse children in good health, to ...
We at ArteAntigua believe simply admiring the smoking volcanoes from the cupola’s of La Antigua is magic enough, but residents and visitors have the opportunity to witness the shocking antics of a live magician this evening as he performs the art of astonishment. Cesar Soto will be presenting Cuentos Mágicos at El Sitio Proyecto Cultural ...
Learn what it’s like to report as a journalist in the midst of a guerilla war at El Sitio Proyecto Cultural tonight. The weekly showing at one of LAG’s most involved cultural centers is Oliver Stone’s Salvador (1986), A journalist, down on his luck in the US, drives to El Salvador to chronicle the events of ...
The name of the new book is fitting. As a hodge podge collection of sketches, tales and poems of Guatemala, the concept behind the Ernest Croft Long’s Fiambre Chapín matches that of the traditional food prepared in Guatemala during All Saints’ Day and the Day of the Dead (November 1st). The majority of housewives and cooks ...
The concepts behind Regina José Galindo’s art are quite shocking – like that of leaving a trail of bloody footprints throughout Guatemala City. Yet, that is precisely what the artist wants to accomplish with her politically-motivated demonstrations. An excerpt about the work from the Guatemalan artist from Timeout New York: The first thing a visitor to Exit ...
Indulge in the fine, rich notes of symphony orchestra tonight in La Antigua Guatemala. The San Lucas Sacatepequez orchestra is scheduled to perform at Convento de Capuchinas at 5:00 pm this evening as part of the Fiestas de Octubre celebrations. Entrance to the event is free. ...
The cultural activities of Fiestas de Octubre continue. This afternoon, Cielos Lounge is hosting Short films Ícaro 2009 (Parte II). The films begin at 4:00 pm. Later in the evening, move to the reggae beat during a live concert performed by Riddim 501. The concert begins at 10:00 pm. ...
Delight in children dressed in Maya costume performing traditional folk dances this afternoon! La Peña del Sol Latino is hosting the dance presentation to help benefit the children from San Antonio Aguas Calientes and their school. Donations will help send kids to school. The event begins at 1:00 pm. ...
Enjoy a cultural diverse encounter at Casa del Mango tonight. Dance Group Santo Domingo Xenacoj (Sacatepéquez) is performing a Moorish and Christian Dance before the fiery Burning of the Bull. The dance is scheduled to begin at 4:00 pm on el Callejón de los Nazarenos. The Burning of the Bull will follow around 5:00 pm. ...