The art that we saw yesterday was very moving. We were able to connect what we learned from La Perla and our conversation about sexual violence to the paintings by Carlos Alonso. His soft pastel and pencil drawings depict graphic scenes from the violent dictatorship especially between women/children and their abusers.
Saya, Addie, Jojo & Austin
Yesterday, we went to the Museum, where we saw an exhibit entitled "Manos Anónimas" by Carlos Alonso. Alonso's work in this exhibit was inspired by his daughter, who was kidnapped during the Dictatirship and was one of the "desaparecidos." Each piece reflected his grief and anger at the inequality and injustice faced by women at the hands of the Argentine soldiers during the dictatorship. Many of us were very moved by the paintings, which depicted graphic scenes of mostly naked women being sexually harrassed and abused by inhumanly large, often monstrous looking "anonymous" hands. Some of the other works depicted the effect of the soldiers kidnapping women. The works showed crying children standing amongst piles of rubble (which used to be their orderly homes) looking lost and confused. This exhibit synthesized the two main units we have been studying: the so called Dirty War and domestic violence. Additionally, we learned about the history of the building that the exhibit takes place in. The building is over one hundred years old and has faced almost no restoration. It was once home to a wealthy Argentinian - European man that wanted to include european influence in the architechture. It was then passed on to his children, where it continued to serve as a house for extravagant parties. Eventually, taxes were not paid on the house and it was taken by the state.
Rory, Laura, Alexa, Dexter & Tara.
Yesterday, we went to the Palacio Ferreyra and viewed some very moving art about the dirty war in the collection of Manos Anónimas by Carlos Alonso. Many of his pieces were focused on the atrocities committed against women during the so called Dirty War. We were at the palace with the students of Colegio San Martin and after the museum, we went to the park! At the park, it was very fun to talk with the students and enjoy the sun coming out. After that, we got to enjoy the San Martin cafeteria food and play soccer with the kids! A few of us also got to try Argentinian barbecue or “asado” and dance to new music. We are so sad this is our last day in Cordoba!
Olivia, Kian, Ryan & Alec
Above: Palacio Ferreyra’s impressive staircase
Below: Palacio Ferreyra’s even more impressive staircase
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