Afternoon in Cochabamba
My last afternoon in Cochabamba
was spent looking for several art galleries in the center of the city. I have to say, once you walk through the
places of art in a city, and experience the creative beauty of the artists, you
forget you are in a third world country.
First on my list was the Salon de
Exposiciones Mario Unzueta. I found it
easily, but was not so impressed by the art on display. It looked like what my nieces and nephews
would draw at school, only theirs are typically better. I couldn’t even find one picture I wanted of
the place.
On the Plaza 14 de Septiembre was
the Salon de Exposiciones Walter Terrazas.
There were some beautiful pieces of art here. If I had money, there are a few I would have
bought, especially with scenes of mountain villages. If I ever move to Cochabamba, I will most
likely check this out regularly to see new art on display.
On the other side of the Plaza
was the Museo Casona Santivañez. I circled the block twice before I found
it. This was most likely an old house
built around a patio, the style I love.
It was beautifully restored.
Around the patio were dozens of statues, both traditional and modern. The rooms featured different artists and
sculptures. One room was filled with old
photographs and glass topped tables filled with memorabilia. I am sure these
people were famous Cochabambans, but I didn’t recognize the names. The next time I return, I want to spend time
studying these people.
The last museum took me a while
to find. I probably walked a mile or
more, going around several blocks more than once. I found it, but it was closed. I was tired from walking, so returned to the
Plaza to sit at a nice restaurant and drink a soda while writing.
I am not sure if it was fatigue
or not, but I was feeling sad that my time in Cochabamba was at an end.
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