By Brújula Digital: Bolivian Artist Commissioned to Paint a Portrait of Pope Leo XIV The commission from the Vatican adds to a career of more than three decades for the painter, who has lived in Los Angeles for 30 years and has developed an extensive career in institutional and private portraiture Juan Fernando Bastos shows…
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10 Bolivian Films You Should Watch | 10 películas bolivianas que usted debería ver
By Unitel, Eju.tv: 10 Bolivian Films Every Bolivian Should Watch Through the screen, Bolivia has told its story, portrayed its sorrows, and highlighted the richness of its culture. Bolivian cinema has produced true gems that deserve to be seen, discussed, and celebrated. In this Bicentennial of Bolivia, we recommend ten films every Bolivian should watch:…
A Gift of Art: Holguín’s Masterpieces Restored by the U.S. | Un Regalo de Arte: Obras Maestras de Holguín Restauradas por EE.UU.
By Opinión: Bicentennial: Bolivia receives restored works by Melchor Pérez de Holguín as a gift The works of the Cochabamba-born artist are an essential part of Bolivia’s cultural legacy, and his image appears on the 50-boliviano banknote. Four restored paintings by the renowned colonial painter Melchor Pérez de Holguín are the gift with which Bolivia…
Our Ancestors | Nuestros antepasados
By Juan José Toro, Correo del Sur: Cave paintings found in southern Bolivia reveal human settlements dating back approximately 10,000 years As Bolivia draws ever closer to the bicentennial of its independence, it has become increasingly clear that several cultures flourished in this territory long before the arrival of the so-called Inca Empire. In Chuquisaca,…
From Forgotten Logs to Masterpieces: These Sculptors Create Live Art | De troncos olvidados a obras maestras: así crean arte en vivo estos escultores
By Carolina Galarza Villagran, El Deber: Gustavo Aro polishing his piece | Photo: Carolina Galarza V. Over five days, renowned and emerging sculptors carved live in front of the public, transforming reclaimed wood logs into unique artworks. The exhibition is part of the Wood Carving Symposium at Casa Design Center. Since Monday, the air outside…
“Awayus,” Indigenous Life-Carrying Textiles | Los “awayus”, los textiles indígenas transportadores de vida
By Gina Baldivieso / EFE, Vision 360: “Awayus,” Indigenous Life-Carrying Textiles, Regain Value in Bolivia “Memories of the awayu and llijlla: protectors and carriers of life” is the title of the exhibition inaugurated at the National Museum of Ethnography and Folklore (Musef) in La Paz. The director of the Museum of Ethnography and Folklore (Musef),…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 