Within the framework of the “Patrimonio Con-Sentido” exhibition, the José Hernández Popular Art Museum continues with the programming of the documentary film cycle that will run until the end of August.

It is worth remembering that the proposal will take place every Sunday from 16 hours and each of the productions will delve into topics related to crafts, environment, Creole and native communities. This Sunday 11 In August, the classic Jujuy film “Hermógenes Cayo” by Jorge Prelorán will be screened.

The film was filmed entirely in the highlands of Jujuy and in it you can see the life and religiosity of this image maker.. Within this framework, The MAP has pieces in its collection of the image maker, some of which can be enjoyed in the exhibition.

The screening will be presented by Héctor Godino, researcher of Hermogenes Gaius.

Rest of programming

Sunday 18 August at 16

“Lawhäy Wuhuy The owners of time”

Director: Andrew Meyer

Formosa

The Wichí, which in their lovely language means 'people', They are a spiritual people. And they are also the tajnilhliley, the children of the jungle. It is a people that lives in hundreds of communities in Northern Argentina and has walked for more than 5.000 years in these territories. They have the vitality of a people with a culture that remains alive despite having suffered so many ethnocidal campaigns.. The life of the Wichí is holistic, all beings are important, everyone needs to live in harmony, everyone has to take care of themselves so that the good will of the spirit is never lacking.

In the exhibition there is a special room dedicated to textiles that include chaguar pieces by indigenous artisans from Salta..

Sunday 25 August at 16 h

“Anteater”

Director: Andrew Meyer

Missions

After touring 13 km of red soil reaches the Mbya Guarani community of Tamanduá, located in the middle of the mountain, in the province of Misiones, Argentina. There, between the 140 community residents, are found around 20 craftsmen. These works, of superlative quality, expression of their art and culture, They are an important source of income, basis of their hope for a better future for themselves and their children.

Mbyá Guaraní zoomorphic crafts in different woods are exhibited in the exhibition and an audiovisual is also projected.