In 2022, while doing research in a Latin American archive in Texas, the Peruvian artist Claudia Martínez Garay came across a curious musical score. Titled Hanaqpachap kusikuynin, it was a Catholic hymn, thought to be the oldest polyphonic work in Quechua (the group of indigenous languages spoken across the Andes). It was first published in 1631 in a
MEXICO CITY — Backstage at a celebration of Indigenous peoples in Mexico City’s sprawling central square, Carlos CGH traced his fingers across a black and red “gabán,” which is similar to a poncho. In Mexico, an Indigenous Triqui artist embraces his roots through contemporary rap The garment, native to the Triqui people in western Oaxaca,
The City of San Luis Obispo’s Public Art Program is looking for artists to help transform a blank retaining wall on Higuera Street into a mural. The title of the project is “Heart and SLO: Celebrating the Essence and Spirit of Community.” Submissions opened Wednesday, Aug. 21 and will be accepted through Friday, Sept. 27,
An iconic Louisville art show has been named one of the best in America.The St. James Art Show was named the third best art and design show in America by Sunshine Artist Magazine.The top two spots were claimed by Columbus’ Winterfair and Denver’s Affordable Arts Festival.The list is based on revenue and is voted on
SXSW Sydney has added over 25 new artists to its music program. Artists from Australia, Aotearoa, South Korea, India, and many other countries will make their way to SXSW Sydney this October. The event’s programming team Reg Harris and Ruby Miles selected the artists from over 1200 submissions. Announced today, Melbourne psych-rock band Majak Door,
Pause that playlist, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Not even the future President of the United States has the authority to play any song they want. What they listen to once inside the comfort of the White House is, of course, their right. But while on the campaign trail ahead of the 2024 election, those
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — It’s always interesting to get the motivation behind an artwork directly from the artists themselves. At an art show that happened Wednesday, all the artists were unified by one thing. “I love being able to see other peoples’ art,” said Lea-Ellen Whitt, walking past paintings. “I love seeing the emotions they’re
The Hoosier Art Salon has showcased Indiana artists for 100 years. It will celebrate its centennial at the Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis from Aug. 24-Oct. 20, where it will be displayed along with the accompanying Stories of the Salon exhibit. “Just as we have throughout the past, the Indiana State Museum remains committed to working
Artists for Humanity in South Boston employs more teens than any organization in the city. Guided by mentors, more than 400 young people are hired to work on art and design projects for corporate clients and nonprofit partners. And through the process, many craft their own futures. “ “You can have a creative job
We Were Lost in Our Country, an exhibition of contemporary Indigenous Australian painting currently on display at the Nevada Museum of Art, is anchored by a film of the same title, projected on loop and situated roughly in the middle of the collection of paintings. That film, by Vietnamese artist Tuan Andrew Nguyen, documents the