‘Radical Geometry’ at the Royal Academy of Arts, London exhibits a wide range of Latin American art of the twentieth century, demonstrating how the region’s artistic legacy was formed over…
Exhibition of indigenous cinema will take place in Santiago; Fifth “Iguazú en concierto” Festival brings together young musicians Exhibition of indigenous cinema will take place in Santiago The eighth Exhibition of…
There’s nothing better than writing, you get to be horrible. Not to glorify nasty people, but here are the three best feuds in Latin American lit. Think of it like…
UNESCO organizes Mafalda exhibition to celebrate World Book Day; Festival of animated films takes place in Chile UNESCO organizes Mafalda exhibition to celebrate World Book Day UNESCO organized an exhibition featuring…
As the weather gets warmer, I prepare for summer by curating a playlist This is a selection of my ten favourite Brazilian musicians for summer 2014 (in no particular order):…
Rafael Gómezbarros: ‘Casa Tomada’ (2013) A month after the show opened, I finally made it to see the Pangaea exhibition at the Saatchi Galley in Chelsea, London. Named after the…
Chile celebrates 125th anniversary of Gabriela Mistral’s birth; Festival Iberoamericano de Teatro takes place in Bogotá Chile celebrates 125th anniversary of the birth of Gabriela Mistral During the month of April,…
Arts: Triumph for ‘Gloria’ at the 2014 Platino Awards Held this year at Panama City’s Anayansi Theatre, the inaugural Platino Awards were organised by producers of the EGEDA and the…
Lollapalooza music festival takes place in Santiago; Picasso exhibition to open in Mexico; Museum of Memory and Human Rights launches play-writing competition. Lollapalooza music festival takes place in Santiago The…
Talkin’ Jorge Borges. ‘He was a fascist,’ my professor says. ‘No-one likes to admit it, but he was.’ The class nods sagely. ‘Of course,’ she adds, ‘the greatest writer of…
Fourth edition of women’s film festival; Mexico celebrates the centenary of the birth of Octavio Paz Femcine film festival opens in Santiago The 4th Femcine film festival opened on 25…
Shooting begins for film about Chilean miners; Ana García Bergua wins Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Prize; Exhibition of 1980s art takes place in Santiago’s Bellas Artes museum Shooting begins…
Elena Poniatowska wins Miguel de Cervantes Prize; New bilingual edition of Neruda’s odes published; Preparations underway for Viva Perú in Mexico City Elena Poniatowska wins Miguel de Cervantes Prize The Mexican author…
Santiago’s Municipal Theatre damaged in fire; Goya Prize shortlist announced; 3rd Bienal de Arte Joven held in Buenos Aires Santiago’s Municipal Theatre damaged in fire The Municipal Theatre in Santiago, Chile, has…
Film release marks 50th anniversary of publication of Rayuela; Third Festival Jazz La Vega takes place in Santiago; Electronic art festival opens in Buenos Aires Film release marks 50th anniversary of publication…
Cuba orders closure of privately-run cinemas; Buenos Aires Photo 2013 opens; Alberto Fuguet releases new book Cuba orders closure of privately-run cinemas In a notice published in the Cuban national newspapers Granma…
Santiago International Book Fair opens; Mexican artist directs film inspired by Bolaño novel; 13th International Exhibition of Documentary Films held in Buenos Aires; Buenos Aires will host saxophonists’ conference Santiago…
Pop surrealist Víctor Mahana’s work appears at Santiago’s Bellas Artes; Viña del Mar launches large second hand book fair; Art exploring man’s relationship with technology is exhibited; Annual Argentine Photojournalism Competition exhibits images Pop…
Cartier offers new perspective on Latin American photography; Exhibition celebrates global football at Goethe Institute in Uruguay; Santiago a Mil 2014 announces international films; La Paz celebrates anniversary with book…
FLIP Literature Festival in Paraty, Brazil; Othello puppet show begins tour of Latin America; A Cultural Oasis in Mexican Slums; Peruvian Prison seeks World Record for Dancing Inmates FLIP Literature Festival in Paraty,…