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Archive for January, 2010

Guatemala Inspires Mural for World’s Largest Pool

01.30.2010 · Posted in ArteAntigua, Painting

An Italian painter. A mural. What’s projected to be the world’s largest swimming pool. Guatemala. What do these things have in common? The exact location for the future site of the world’s largest swimming pool, to measure 2,000 square meters, has yet to be decided. Nonetheless, Italian artist Sergio Furnari, who has painted tiles for ...

The Art of Yoga: Recreating the Self

01.28.2010 · Posted in ArteAntigua

Yoga could very well be the most intimidating art of them all – the art of recreating the self. A traditional practice that originates from India, Yoga compels its participants to delve inside the self through both physical and mental exploration. YogaAntigua is a local group in La Antigua that offers instruction in this ancient ...

Smithsonian Features Young Guate Gangster Turned Artist

01.20.2010 · Posted in ArteAntigua, Photography

A young boy who grew up a short car ride outside of La Antigua, in Magdalena Milpas Altas, escapes a life of gang warfare through art. An inspiring story from Smithsonian.com: Out of the Guatemalan Gang Culture, an Artist By Patti McCracken Smithsonian magazine, February 2010 Carlos Perez could have been an artist or a gangster. Photographer Donna ...

Discovering La Antigua Artists & Art at ArtReview.com

01.16.2010 · Posted in ArteAntigua, Digital, Painting

Artreview.com is something of a Facebook for artists. Members have a profile and use the online social media site to share their passion for art and display their work: An exciting new social networking site for the artworld, creating a global forum for discussion, interactivity and debate. Artreview.com is a unique blend of editorial and community ...

Art Unmasks Grave Abuse from Coca-Cola in Guatemala and Beyond

01.15.2010 · Posted in ArteAntigua, Cinema/Film

Now this is art with a bold and valiant objective. ArtThreat.net reports that Cinema Politica is taking on Goliath. The release and scheduled international tour of a documentary that sheds light on grave injustices committed by the soft-drink giant in developing nations (Guatemala one of them) , has led to Coca-Cola lawyers breathing down ...

Speaking Out: A Manifesto on Art

01.10.2010 · Posted in ArteAntigua, Literary

Below, we at ArteAntigua already gave you a small introduction to Alex Ferrar, owner of Sobremesa. We claimed that Alex is a leader. He is also very outspoken on his ideas of what, exactly, is art. Below, his personal manifesto. Will you become a part of the Oblique Movement? The art of today reminds me of ...

Making La Antigua Magical

01.10.2010 · Posted in ArteAntigua, Lectures

Safron Mango Cardamom. Coffee Rum Walnut. Pineapple Carrot. Maple Pumpkin. Rum Avocado. These are not your average ice cream flavors and the man behind them is not your average café owner. He is an artist. He is a leader. Need proof? Read this moving speech he recently made during a presentation with Nueva Acropolis: History has shown ...

Chicken Bus Bling In Guatemala

01.10.2010 · Posted in ArteAntigua, Video

Low-cost public transportation never fails to strike new visitors to Guatemala. While chicken buses aren’t a novelty in developing countries… the kind found in Guatemala most certainly draw attention. And those in La Antigua are no exception. Old, toss-away yellow school buses make their way from the U.S. and, once in Guate, each seem to ...

Tai Chi Art in La Antigua

01.08.2010 · Posted in ArteAntigua

The Nueva Acrópolis Organización Internacional is offering instruction in the art of Tai Chi to La Antigua residents and visitors. And, as a means to encourage people to get involved the organization is offering two promotions: 1. Free enrollment during the month of January. 2. 2 for 1 during the month of January (including free enrollment). Class are ...