The Common will follow on from its Latin American theme of 2011, but delving deeper into Central America and the tribes and folklore of the tropical rain forest. A lost civilization mysteriously appears, once the most advanced in the world, now decayed and abandoned, the forest reclaiming the buildings and temples that once stood proud.
Events
Glastonbury Festival – The Common 2013
The Common will follow on from its Latin American theme of 2011, but delving deeper into Central America and the tribes and folklore of the tropical rain forest. A lost civilization mysteriously appears, once the most advanced in the world, now decayed and abandoned, the forest reclaiming the buildings and temples that once stood proud.
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Lupe Velázquez and his futuristic design
Lupe Velázquez and his futuristic design. Streets, urban elements, the nature of his colors, shapes and textures. The story… the time… There is no scenario that escapes to the creativity of the designer Lupe Velázquez, a young Mexican artist who has found the perfect laboratory in London to experiment and break all limits. To moveContinue Reading
JOSE SANTOS
PaintJose was born in Oaxaca, a culturally rich city in southern Mexico. “My work explores the conceptual distinctions commonly made between nature and imagination. He considers his work a series of marks. Consciously or unconsciously this mark making will awaken the viewer to interact with the piece. He strongly believe that art is a powerfulContinue Reading
Gabriel Orozco @ Tate Modern (until 25 April)
SculptureCreative, playful and inventive, Gabriel Orozco creates art in the streets, his apartment or wherever he is inspired. Born in Mexico but working across the globe, Orozco is renowned for his endless experimentation with found objects, which he subtly alters. His sculptures, often made of everyday things that have interested him, reveal new ways ofContinue Reading
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Pre-Mexican Christmas party
8th December, 2012 FREE EVENT 5 pm – midnight In Mexico, people celebrate ‘La Posada’ before Christmas. Feel like in Mexico and enjoy a day full of fun and Mexican traditions. PONCHE Piñatas Workshops Piñatas letanía (religious procession and chants) authentic Mexican food Mexican Christmas market tómbola (a raffle) music and more. Address: The TinContinue Reading
Day of the Dead festival
Sunday, 28th October midday – 6 pm FREE EVENT You are invited to live the real experience of Mexican culture through ‘Dia de los Muertos’ in a family festival. Mexico commemorates the Day of the Dead. People believe that death is a transition from one life to another where communication exists between the living andContinue Reading
DAY OF THE DEAD PARTY IV
Saturday 27th October, 2012 !DANCE WITH THE DEAD at Zigfrid Von Underbelly! CREEPY Stilt Walkers! ~ DRAMATIC Mexican Altars! ~ ALOT OF Tequila! This Hoxton Square venue will be dressed head to toe over 2 floors in Mexican Decorations! Truly an experience you can only otherwise see in Mexico; so join us here in London!Continue Reading