Defining Blood – A Spectator’s Interpretation of Erika Diettes’ A Punta De Sangre

From the North end of Bolívar Plaza, through crowded rows of Colombian soldiers, I see a 5-foot tall photograph of a woman’s face. Her eyes are pensive, transfixed in defeat, and her wrinkles narrate a consternation that has permanently carved her expression. A few days later, having lunch in a restaurant called Jugueteria-toy store-I find out that her name is Ana de Dios, and her brother has been killed, another victim of La Violencia. Erika Diettes is the Colombian artist Read More

Brasilia: Brazil’s Fantasy Island

South America is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. The continent is home to twelve independent countries (and three territories). The countries (from roughly north to south and east to west) are: Venezuela, capital Caracas Guyana, capital Georgetown Suriname, capital Paramaribo Colombia, capital Bogotá Brazil, capital Brasilia Ecuador, capital Quito Peru, capital Lima Bolivia, capital La Paz Chile, capital Santiago Argentina, capital Buenos Aires Paraguay, capital Asunción Uruguay, capital Montevideo Nature lovers come here to see the Read More