Where freedom is a state of grace Among welcoming and amiable people, a Chilean trip offers you the chance to live unique experiences. From the plateau to the unexplored southern territories, Chile http://globalexplorer.co.uk/destinations/chile.php invites you to the world’s most arid desert or to the humid temperate forest. It extends its territory in Polynesia and Antarctica, a characteristic that makes it …
Read More »LIGHT AND SHADE OF CHILE IN PHOTOGRAPHY – Paz Errázuriz: The memory of Chile, through images
The woman who defied a regime Traditional streets for used books in Santiago de Chile? Move to San Diego, around crossing with Santa Isabel, where you can find interesting books. If you prefer, there are places which combine a café and a bookstore, such as Café Literario Bustamante https://twitter.com/biblioprovi/status/791725508195151872, in the Bustamante park (Providencia), or Café Literario Mosqueto at Mosqueto …
Read More »ECCENTRIC DESIGNER, WITH A HINT OF SPANISH FLAR – Lupe Gajardo: emerging fashion designer from Santiago, Chile
Traditional influences and avant garde style There is an important day for the Chileans; it arrived on September 18, el Dieciocho, a day of great popular festivals during which independence from Spain is celebrated. On this occasion, if you are traveling in Chile, you will see people wearing traditional costumes, while dance the cueca and gather to drink and eat, …
Read More »150 CENTIMETERS OF INFINITE COURAGE – Violeta Parra: One of the founders of the politically inflected Nueva Canción
Unique, incomparable, unattainable Dressed in simplicity, with long hair on the face marked by smallpox, she sang the difference between true and false. Her father was a music teacher and her mother was a tailor. 4 October, her birthdate, was chosen “Chilean Musicians’ Day”. Acknowledged as “the Mother of Latin American folk”, renewaded Chilean folk music. Violeta Parra https://www.violetaparra100.cl/biografia/, born …
Read More »A MUSICAL JOURNEY, BETWEEN POLICY AND SENSE OF HUMOR – Ana Tijoux: A French singer and rapper, with Chilean citizenship
Exploring sensitive matters, devoid of violence The Knife Music https://recordstores.love/10167, it is a shop located in the center of Santiago, with a large catalog and good prices. There are songs that tell you about “trips to listen”; they are the ones you heard for the first time during a “real journey”. Visiting Chile, we suggest you buy a musical selection …
Read More »THE HIGHLIGHTED REPRESENTATIVE OF HYPERREALISM – Claudio Bravo: One of the most prestigious Chilean painters worldwide
Works that draw on the art sources of the past and the present Eat and drink like them. This is what you can do, to add the memory of the smells and flavors to your trip to Chile. In Santiago de Chile, Chipe Libre – Républica Independiente Del Pisco https://es-la.facebook.com/chipelibrerepublicaindependientedelpisco/, will certainly help you. Even the reproduction of a painting …
Read More »CHILE’S FASHION DESIGNERS – Design of fashion: a short Chilean selection of who it is.
Cultural changes, inspired by ethical and sustainable design. Such as Barrio Italia and beyond, if you are between fashion friends planning, a trip to Santiago is full of stores in neighbourhoods. Chilean designers, also with many fresh up-and-coming designers, continue to reach great creative heights. Thanks to strong European roots, Chilean fashion industry is among the best in Latin America. …
Read More »ALTERNATIVE ROCK & SURROUNDINGS – Denisse Malebrán: the state of a songwriter, especially with regard working order.
Thoughts around persons or things. Famous for its stunning setting amid the Andes, Chile’s capital city it a mix of modern and Spanish colonial architecture and savours. Santiago is experiencing a culinary renaissance like the one never seen before. In the Chilean capital, maybe you too can wish know where to find blistered empanadas, loaded mechada sandwiches, and parrilla-style steaks. …
Read More »A REFUGEE STRUGGLING TO ADJUST TO LIFE – Mariela Griffor: Growing up between democracy to a dictatorship.
When agents brutally murder your loved one. South of Santiago, the city you will encounter is worth a visit on your way. Concepción will have you forgetting all about your sadness. Is located atop a bluff, wanderfully overlooking the beautiful rocky coast and beaches below. Here you can visit Museum Pedro Del Río Zañartu https://prz.cl/ that tell you the life …
Read More »BALANCED SCENES, WITH FIGURES AND OBJECTS PERFECTLY POSITIONED – Alfredo Valenzuela Puelma: Among four artists known as the Great Chilean Masters.
Silky and luminous brushstrokes, executed with incomparable naturalness. It nice that you have to follow the “bugs” (painted in the streets), to get to the place. The place and the opportunity to see how prepare the candy. La Dulceria, Calle San Enrique 314 (Cerro Alegre). Simply great! Galeria Espacio Rojo (Miramar 175, Cerro Alegre), is a small gallery in the …
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