July 2024 Events
Spain
Tapas Tour DC
This Tour proposes a gastronomic experience to discover the Spanish restaurants in the DMV area, with the aim to promote both Spanish gastronomy and the local restaurants that offer it.
The tour includes a contest between participating restaurants in which the audience will be able to vote for the best tapa of 2024 (see voting conditions at the end), which will be revealed in the Tapas Fest 2024, a cultural event to celebrate Spain’s great products and cuisine.
The participating restaurants in this first edition of the Tapas Tour, and their tapas, are presented below. Get your cards for the Tour at each of the participating restaurants.
Argentina
Bargero & Montoya Art Exhibits
The Embassy of Argentina will open its doors to the public in celebration of the two art exhibits; showcasing the works of accomplished Argentine artists María Eugenia Bargero and Víctor Montoya. In the “Danza del Universo" exhibit, Montoya hones in on pre-Columbian and rhythmic visual elements to depict a spiritual cosmos. Meanwhile, Bargero’s “Desatar un suspiro” delves into the rural environment where the artist once lived. More specifically, the exhibit uses embroidered and textile arts to depict women’s invisibility and their tenuous relationship with rural life.
Chile
Waikil July 5th at 6:00 pm
A collaboration with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Jaime Cuyanao Venegas is a Mapuche artist who, under the name of Waikil, makes rap music in Spanish and Mapuzungun (Mapuche language). Although he was born in the city of Santiago, he spent part of his childhood in Traiguén (in southern Chile) with his maternal grandmother, with whom he maintained a close bond. Living in Santiago, he strengthened his Mapuche identity and, through music, shared the everyday experiences of his people in both rural and urban spaces. He is currently working on an acoustic LP and videos with his band; exploring new sounds; fusing genres of Latin American music, Mapuche music (ayekawe), and rap; and building a mix of rhythms, chords, and melodies that are intertwined with rhymes in Spanish and Mapuzungun. He will be accompanied by Cristofer Collio “Ketrafe” (Guitar and Pifilka) on his visit to Washington, D.C.
COLOMBIA
XVI Iberoamerican Film Showcase
CLOSING MOVIE: , La Estrategia del Caracol.
July 13th at 5:00 pm
EMBASSY OF COLOMBIA
A group of tenants living in an old house are confronted with having to move out due to a renovation project the city has undertaken, but decide to unite and come up with a strategy.
Directed by Sergio Cabrera, Colombia, 1993
***Special guest Julián David, Curator of the Film Showcase
A versatile writer, filmmaker, and cultural manager, he holds a degree in Psychology and a master's in Literature and Culture. He was instrumental in the development of Colombian cinema, being part of the initial team at the Colombian Ministry of Culture's Film Office and later leading it. He also directed the Book and Economic Development area at CERLALC - UNESCO.
As the director of the Cinematheque of Bogotá, he played a key role in its transformation, creating the Film Commission of Bogotá and overseeing the conceptual design and funding for the new Cinematheque. He is a co-founder of Ciclo Rosa, Colombia's queer film festival, and has served as a juror at prestigious international film festivals, including San Sebastián (2019), Berlinale (Teddy Award, 2014), and FICCI (2013).
His work includes creating and directing series such as “En cine nos vemos,” “Sin alfombra roja,” and “Tender puentes.” He is a member of the Colombian Academy of Cinematographic Arts (ACACC) and has won both a Latin American short story prize and a national screenplay award. His latest books include “Veinte viajes,” “Cines que cambian el mundo,” “Tender puentes: los guionistas colombianos, sus realidades estéticas, legales y económicas,” and “La procesión de los dolores insepultos, una constelación del Gótico Tropical desde la obra literaria y cinematográfica del Grupo de Cali.”
He also advises on audiovisual projects, cultural policies, and supports cultural entrepreneurs globally. More about his work can be found at www.geografiavirtual.com
Mexico
Antonio FINK
Color and Movement
Mexican Cultural Institute
2829 16th street NW, Washington DC
July 17th, 2024
Discover the vibrant world of Antonio Fink, a renowned Mexican artist whose work is deeply rooted in the rich colors, textures, and cultural heritage of Mexico. Through a captivating collection of portraits, prints, ceramics, and photographs, Fink celebrates the essence of humanity, capturing the individual stories and emotions that make each person unique.
With bold and vivid hues, Fink brings their subjects to life, infusing each painting with color and motion. Through his portraits, he strives to depict the complex emotions, experiences, and realities that shape individuals, highlighting the beauty and resilience found within.
Starting July 17 you can visit the exhibition "Color and Movement" at the Mexican Cultural Institute in our normal operation hours.
The Ibero-American Cultural Attachés Association (Asociación de Agregados Culturales Iberoamericanos, AACIA) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Its mission is to promote the culture, traditions, and artists from Latin America, Spain, and Portugal. The proceeds of this event will support the activities carried out by the Ibero-American Culture program throughout the year.
We work actively to build bridges and strengthen cooperation ties between our countries and the United States, reaching a wide and varied audience through cultural activities and media outreach.
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