SANTIAGO — Once again, Chilean students have taken to the streets to protest the…
Art up close – Noche de Ayudate
The “Noche de Ayudarte” charity event on May 31st did much more than raise significant sums for needy charity groups, it provided a sort of round-table for distinguished artists residing in Chile to display, compare and conceptualize their projects and artwork. Hanna Claeson reports on her experience and the artists she met. Upon entering into [...]
The exclusive launch of a new form of entertainment at Castillo Hidalgo; DUSK.
Any event at Castillo Hidalgo is bound to be special and Dusk was no different. An experience which began with the visual spectacular of fire jugglers, moved on to a chat with the director of Viral Entertainment Philippe Soumastre, and ended with the most wonderful introduction to the charismatic fashion designer Miguel Ángel Guzmán. The [...]
Noche de Ayudarte a resounding success
On Monday, May 31st, over 200 Santiago art lovers, including business people, diplomats and philanthropists gathered at the Ritz Carlton Hotel to participate in the gala celebration of the yearly charity event “Noche de Ayudarte.” This special occasion, combines an art sale and silent auction with a beautiful setting accompanied by excellent wines, delicious food [...]
British Ambassador to Chile Jon Benjamin: “What the Heck is an Ambassador Anyway?”
Last night’s monthly International Professional Woman’s Association meeting saw British Ambassador Jon Benjamin conclude that the answer to this question is not entirely clear, but it is a heck of an interesting and varied profession. Having worked in the Foreign service since 1986 with postings in Indonesia, Central Asia, Turkey and New York to name [...]
After Office Santiago takes the party to a new level
Finding my way to the new venue chosen by well established After Office Santiago for its regular Wednesday night soiree was quite an event in itself. It was my fifth day in Chile and with hardly any local lingo to work with, finding the seemingly hidden location was a bit of a test for me. [...]
The International Professional Women’s Association of Chile (IPWA)
The International Professional Women’s Association of Chile (IPWA) celebrated their Fall Cocktails event on Wednesday, May 12th at the Akarana Restaurant. Both IPWA members and guests were present at the event, as well as special guest, British Ambassador Jon Benjamin. The night was a wonderful success, with interesting people and great conversations in glamorous surroundings. [...]
Derek Paterson – It’s all about perspective
Derek Paterson’s first exhibit in Santiago presents images from New Zealand, his homeland. Paterson was always into photography, but did not turn it into a professional pursuit until about 12 years ago. A lack of humanity, the wilderness, and untouched landscapes are what inspire him the most and now he will spend three years in [...]
Casa Museo Eduardo Frei Montalva celebrates Heritage Month
As a way of celebrating Heritage Month, during the month of May Casa Museo Eduardo Frei Montalva will be exhibiting five figures in polychrome wood attributed to the XVIII century Escuela Quiteña (Quito School); part of a valuable patrimonial collection belonging to the former president. These three-dimensional figures were created in the colonial period in [...]
Ballerinas in a Field with Elephants? Noche de Ayudarte?
A path leading to a hidden grove. Colors racing across a canvas. Is it a sunset, an explosion? What about that haunting suggestion of a human form in the middle? Ahhh, art! Many people can recall everything about when and where they bought a small painting or a lovely sculpture. Art holds a fascination for [...]
Mixing it with Moby in Santiago
I Love Chile’s Ruth Tidy wanted to go to Moby’s Santiago concert–and found herself rubbing shoulders with the VIPs. Moby’s known as a musician who absorbs, inspires and envelops his audience, and he certainly did so when he performed in Santiago at the Movistar arena on Tuesday night. Through a stroke of luck I had [...]