The Machu Picchu Gallery of the Americas in San José is commemorating this Hispanic Heritage Month through an exhibition that celebrates the art and culture of the Americas, with the aim of bringing the rich heritage of the continent to locals and foreigners.
The groundbreaking art exhibition, “Rediscovering Our Ancestral Civilizations to the Present Explosion,” has been curated by Machu Picchu Gallery founder Olga Enciso Smith and will open next Friday, September 15 at Citadel Art Studio Gallery, located at 199 Martha Street, in San Jose, California.
The exhibition invites visitors to rekindle the legacy of great civilizations of the Americas through talented local visual artists, including: Emmanuel Cervantes, Eddie Ramírez, Willie Beat, Michael Rogan, Sean Magic Gil and many more.
To enrich the experience of the opening ceremony, there will be exhibits of indigenous works by the Huichol ethnic group from Mexico; ceramics and textiles from the Shipibos from the Peruvian jungle; Mayan weavings from Guatemala; the presentation of Bolivian and Argentine singers; and bilingual poetry.
Join this special exhibition and embark on a journey through time, weaving the tapestry of our magnificent history, heritage and creativity.
“A&COTA/EXHIBITION OF ART AND CULTURE OF THE AMERICAS 2023, “Rediscovering our ancestral civilizations until the explosion of the present,” is an invitation to celebrate our collective past, our present and to forge together a bright and inspiring future for a better world for all and for our future generations,” the organizers said in a statement.
In 1942, the history of humanity changed forever when Christopher Columbus set foot on the shores of the American continent.
The arrival of the Europeans to the American continent in the 16th century was a crucial moment that marked the meeting of three majestic civilizations that left an indelible mark on the world: the revered Incas who reigned over most of South America, the impressive Mayans who flourished in Central America and the illustrious Aztecs, reigning in what is now Mexico.
Through this exhibit, I beheld the awe-inspiring wonder of Inca walls, masterpieces of precision that defy the ages with tons of weight skillfully balanced on granite without the need for cement.
Also, witness the indelible ingenuity of the Mayans, who unlocked the riddle of “0,” a numerical revelation that would shape the very foundations of modern mathematics.
"In these ancient cultures one can find a source of unlimited inspiration, a testimony to the Human Spirit's endless search for knowledge and its relentless quest for architectural splendor and immeasurable creativity."
Although admission to the opening is free, the organizers have requested confirmation of attendance via Venmo: @MachuPicchuGallery.
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