For one magical evening, mystery will enshroud Las Ruinas Santa Clara as masked men and woman convene for a night of enchantment and dance at the Venetian Ball. Located in one of Antigua’s more charming ruins, this should be the highlight of the social season. Participants can find locally-made costumes for the event. Q100 from every ...
This month’s Revue Magazine features 101 photographers in its ...
In less than a month the skies will be filled with an exposition of giant, traditional art for all to see. Already, “pueblos” such as Santiago Sacatepéquez are creating this year’s kites for the more than 75,000 visitors expected to flood the town of 13,000. Expansive and richly ornamented, these kites are meant to help ...
Authentic, hand-carved wooden furniture is scattered throughout Guatemala and the culture for wood carving is most certainly thriving in La Antigua. The fine art was featured in the June issue of Revue magazine: Artistry in Wood By Ira Lewis Guatemala is fortunate to have a long, rich history of artisan/artists working in many media going back to pre-Colonial ...
The unobservant could miss her… and miss out on meeting an inspiring young artist. Marcia Sis García and her unique way of drawing were featured in August’s issue of Revue Magazine. A Standout Artist By Laura McNamara Parked in a wheelchair across from Central Park, Sis García creates childhood images with the skill of a seasoned artist. Art abounds ...
Thor Janson lives in a small camper on a farm just outside of La Antigua. He says he prefers to be as far removed from “civilization” as possible. The man can spend DAYS out in the jungle. And, that’s why he’s been able to accumulate a seemingly endless stream of photographs, capturing Guatemalan wildlife and ...
The unique artwork of Cuban-born resident of Guatemala, Orestes Ricardo Sanchez is being featured in Revue Magazine this month: Quick Sketch: 7 Questions for Orestes By Laura McNamara Briefly describe your art. My art is to represent everything as much as I can in high texture. What is your favorite art medium? Clay. Then once I fire it, it becomes ceramic. When ...
This month’s issue of Revue Magazine is featuring a young Guatemalan film crew that wants to instigate a new wave of Guatemalan cinematic success: Growing the Industry By Laura McNamara A Guatemalan film crew shares a universal story to highlight their country’s unique virtues in film making. This is a movie crew with a vision: Cru Código wants ...
Literally just moments ago, I got wind of a new, exciting project being planned for La Antigua Guatemala. Local musicians, painters and even tattoo artists are planning a night of live creation. LAG’s burgeoning rock guitarist Wicho (see Revue’s article Rising Rock Star) just let me in on his plans to organize his second “Noche ...