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Sep-19-2018

A look at afro-peruvian culture at the PETROPERU Cultural Center

The photographer Kike Arnal gathered dozens of people of African descent, at a national level, to make visible the contribution of this community to the country.
A look at afro-peruvian culture at the PETROPERU Cultural Center

On Thursday, September 20, at 7:30 p.m., the photographic exhibition Afroperú will be inaugurated, organized by PETROPERU and the Ministry of Culture, as part of the cultural policy of the Company to the construction of intercultural citizenship.

The exhibition includes a set of portraits taken by renowned photographer Kike Arnal in diverse afro-descendant communities in our country. The artist illustrates the daily life of his environment and allows the viewer to learn more about the trades and expectations of each of them. It also highlights the diversity that exists in Peru today.

In this way, PETROPERU reaffirms once again its support for culture as one of the most important factors for the country to achieve full development, with equal opportunities for all its citizens. This contribution contributes to generating new senses of community and democratization to the access of the existing cultural production.

KIKE ARNAL

Kike Arnal has covered stories throughout America, the Middle East, Asia and Europe. His photographs have been highlighted in publications such as The New York Times, Life and National Geographic, among others. He has directed and produced documentary videos for Discovery Channel and has published several photography books.

The exhibition will remain open to the public until October 27, in the Art Room of the PETROPERU Cultural Center, located at Av. Canaval Moreyra 150, San Isidro. Visiting hours are from Monday to Friday, from 11:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ADMISSION IS FREE.

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