By Dehymar Antezana, Brújula Digital: The first Museum of Mother Earth was inaugurated in Oruro with the main goal of preserving, showcasing, and preventing the ancestral cultural legacy of Bolivia—specifically the tradition of ritual “mesas” or “q’owa”—from being forgotten. View of the Mother Earth Museum/Dehymar Antezana White mesas, mesas for the souls, mesas for prosperity,…
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5 Bolivian-American Creatives Whose Work You Need to Know
Michaela Vargas reports for Remezcla: In October 2019, Bolivia took center stage in the news as mass protests and social division exploded over the contested presidential election. Bolivia’s first high profile Indigenous president, Evo Morales, was nearing the end of his near 14-year presidency and sought re-election. Mass protests and violence ensued and Morales obtained asylum…
6 Bolivian Photographers You Need to Know About
Harry Stewart writes for The Culture Trip: Bolivia has already made a decent contribution to the world of photography for a developing nation of its size. While the art form has yet to really take off in the country, there are a few important names worth knowing in the industry. From landscapes, to fashion, photojournalism and…
Bringing a little Bolivia to Dunedin
O David Loughrey reports for Otago Daily Times: Bringing a little Bolivia to Dunedin A Dunedin man has brought his Bolivian heritage and photographic skills back to the city after visiting the birthplace of his parents. Carlos Biggemann yesterday officially opened his exhibition ‘‘Carnaval de Oruro” – at the Dunedin Railway Station – with striking…
Beautiful photos made in Bolivia!
A book was made with the best photographs of our precious land: Some remarks from the editor: The photographers who made it possible are: . Few pictures follow: . . To watch and enjoy the whole book, please use this link
A Bolivian within the best 20 photographers in the region! Wara Vargas
UPDATE as of November 23, 2012: Wara won the second prize!! For that Spanish news, please click here! Congratulations to Wara Vargas!! and welcome to The Hall of Bolivian Fame; Anahi Cazas reports for Pagina Siete: American contest chose the work of Wara Vargas Bolivian is among the 20 best photographers in the region CREDIT:…
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