Americas (English Edition)

A living venue for cultural crossroads.

Denver Art Museum, Denver, Colorado The largest collection of Central American artifacts were presented in Denver Art Museum's Center of Latin American Art and Archaeology, as part of Denver Art Museum's 100th anniversary. The indigenous art collection symbolizes the 83 pre-Columbian cultures of Central and Latin America.

A Writer's Reality.

Elections in Paraguay.

OAS Electoral Observation Mission attends Paraguay's election The OAS Electoral Observation Mission attended Paraguay's election to make a projection of results needed for a report to be submitted to the Permanent Council of the Organization. The Mission's presence hopes to strengthen democracy in the nation.

Fantasmas de carne y hueso.

Gas-powered integration.

Brazil/Bolivia Gas Deal A 20-year contract called the Brazil/Bolivia Gas Deal was signed to supply Bolivian gas to southern Brazil. The deal also included the installation of 1,184 km of pipelines in Brazil and the creation of new infrastructure facilities. Total financing for the project is estimated to be over $10 billion.

La Villa.

Modernists at The MoMA.

The Museum of Modern Art An exhibit on the 80th year of Latin American Art entitled 'Latin American Artists of the Twentieth Century' was opened on Jun 6, 1993 at The Museum of Modern Art in New York. The show featured over 300 works of 90 artists.

New concepts in integration.

Latin and North American experts analyze liberalization initiatives in the Hemisphere Latin and North American experts met at the Organization of American States for a seminar to exchange views on the subregional integration that has been occurring in the Hemisphere. The seminar hopes to establish a firm ground for trade liberalization.

OAS bids farewell to Cantinflas.

Mario Moreno 'Cantinflas' Mexican actor and comic Mario Moreno 'Cantinflas,' known for his exceptional interpretations of the faces of humanity and his generosity, died on Apr 20, 1993 at Mexico City. The actor was bestowed with a Diploma of Honor by the Organization of American States for his valuable contributions.

Paradise Lost or Gained? The Literature of Hispanic Exile.

Persona gratissima: Jorge Edwards, Chilean writer and ex-diplomat, talks about his experience bridging contradictory worlds.

Persona non grata is a literary piece written by ex-Diplomat Corps personnel Jorge Edwards indicting Fidel Castro and other dictatorial rulers. Although the book launched Edwards' career as a writer, it was attacked furiously by critics and publishers. Edwards is making a comeback as a short story writer.

Provocateur of surreal screens.

Director Luis Bunuel The works of Spanish director Luis Bunuel left a legacy in the motion picture and art industry that tore down the walls of tradition and presented a medium for reality. Bunuel's works focused on the elements of the society he grew up in.

Spreading the word on education.

La Educacion magazine La Educacion was first issued in 1956 to serve as a medium to disseminate information on education and to improve the educational system of different cultures in the Americas. The magazine, which circulates in 138 countries, celebrated its 36th year with an issue on inter-American education.

Strengthening democracy in Suriname.

The OAS Permanent Council called on all Surinamese to stop terrorism and other acts of violence in response to the sabotage of a national television station on May 10. The Council also strengthened its support for democracy and peace in the nation.

The composer's muse as master.

Uruguayan composer Miguel del Aguila Uruguayan composer Miguel del Aguila credits his artistic soul as the source of his music which thrives on sincerity and vitality. He expresses strong appreciation for Latin American music and the value of art in societies.

The liberator's noble match.

Antonio Jose de Sucre - Cover Story Antonio Jose Francisco de Sucre, President of Bolivia and tagged as Grand Marshall of Ayacucho, played a crucial role during the South American War as Simon Bolivar's soldier and ambassador. His magnificent career tragically ended when he was assassinated at age 35.

The world in a pinhead.

Manuel Andrade del Soto's oil paintings on 13 pinheads Ecuadoran Manuel Andrade del Soto painted realistic miniature excerpts of his life on 13 pinheads using oil paint and a single strand of pine-martin brush. The Latin American artists who was once a professional bullfighter died in 1952.

Towering ambitions: the architecture of modern Toronto.

Toronto, Canada Toronto's architecture boasts of several skyline buildings, one of which is the CN Tower, the tallest freestanding structure on the earth at 1,815 feet. The Tower was built for telecommunication purposes and to upgrade the city's heritage.

Transcultural steps with a flair: Jimmy Gamonet de los Heros choreographs dynamic Latin counterrhythms for Miami's unique multiethnic ballet.

Miami City Ballet Miami City Ballet is dancing to a new tune as Jimmy Gamonet de los Heros choreographs Latin American steps for the company. Only 36, Peru-trained Gamonet de los Heros has done about 24 choreographies for the company.