so..Blockstein (thru Public Matters L.L.C. and Fabian) hooked me up with this space cheLA (Centro Hipermediatico Experimental Latinoamericano) while I was in Buenos Aires. Vanesa invited me to help teach the kids how to make kites as an introduction to the space and program called ” Taller de Materiales para Chicos.” WAY different than MoMA’s family day for the Calder exhibit…first my spanish sucked and second they were kids of piqueteros – way more interesting to see how they “learned” and “applied” art.
a couple of friends (Manu y Montse) ran the Antorcha Guadalupana. An event that happens every year and is sort of like a religious pilgramage…but instead of crawling on your knees they run and carry a torch for several kms…just to give you a sense…the runners go from Talpa to San Pancho – the DRIVE there is about 4 to 5 hours. They began at 3am and arrive San Pancho around 7:30pm. It ends with a blessing at the church.
(me, marco and vero)