
Neon Chicha: Counter‑Aesthetics from Peruvian Pop(ular) Art
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Writer, curator, and cultural historian Alfredo Villar presents Neon Chicha: Counter‑Aesthetics from Peruvian Pop(ular) Art— an exploration of how chicha graphics emerged as the first great visual conquest of a mass that overflowed, invading cities and transforming their peripheries into new centers of creativity. He addresses the movement's roots in internal migration, its popular aesthetic, and its significance as a form of cultural resistance and identity formation. Villar is joined in moderated conversation by the artist MONKY. A DJ set of Peruvian chicha closes the event. In his discussi…
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Jessica Patel· Sep 24
this sounds interesting, what time does it start?
Miguel Reyes· Sep 25
love learning about contemporary art scenes. definitely interested
Diego Morales· Sep 30
wait is this free to attend or is there an admission cost
Rafael Mondragón· Sep 23
went to something like this last year, was really engaging 👍
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Miguel R.· Oct 6
finally someone said it
Miguel R.· Oct 6
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