by Magdy Zara
During the months of June and July, the gallery of the Latin American Art and Culture Movement (MACLA) will be showing the exhibition Desde Donde Am, which shares the perspective of what the artists consider will be topics of interest in the next electoral season.
This exhibition features works by Stephanie Barajas, William Camargo, Alex Knowbody, Adriana Martín, Xelestial Moreno and Luz Miguel Ozuna.
During this exhibition visitors will be able to take their own photographs in the gallery and display them within the exhibition, encouraging dialogue and reflection. This is an opportunity to link art with politics, and see how images can influence and reflect public consciousness during this crucial time.
The exhibition From Where I Am opened to the general public on Sept. 7 and concludes on Aug. 11 of the current year. Gallery hours are:
Wednesday – Friday: Open from 12 noon to 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Open from 12 noon to 5 p.m.
MACLA is located at 510 Calle 1 Sur, San José.
La Llorona Opera arrived in San José
The chilling and beloved story of La Llorona came to San José from the hands of the Ópera Cultura company.
This masterfully performed work explores the disturbing story of La Llorona, this time exploring themes of emotionality, machismo, Marianism, and the duality between humanity and monstrosity.
The production of this Opera is led by stage director Allie Bailey and a predominantly female team of designers, who are committed to bringing this powerful story to life and presenting it through a feminist lens, challenging traditional views.
The play will be presented at the Teatro La Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Avenue in San José. On Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23.
For tickets and more information, visit: www.operacultura.org bit.ly/Llorona2024
Circo Caballero returns with a masterful presentation
With more than 50 artists on stage, with beautiful dancers, eccentric costumes, singers and much more, Circus Cabalero, which comes to San Francisco to delight adults and children with its circus show.
This is considered the largest circus show in Latin America, since it has more than 50 artists from different parts of the world: Africa, USA, Spain, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Cuba and Italy.
The presentations will be between June 27 and July 14 starting at 7 p.m. Tickets cost between $10 and $45. The big tent will be located at 66th Ave and Fwy I-880 in front of the Oracle Arena.
