A tremendous experience in an incredible setting. Go there for the beauty and the opportunity to really get a feel for the oppression, racism, poverty and class division brought upon many throughout South America in the past centuries.
A special place for art lover to explore what my beautiful country Ecuador can offer for tourists seeking traditional masterpieces, you can see the master paint in full glory and at the same time where those were made, a beloved artis called Oswaldo Guayasamin will steal your heart, enjoy
There is so much energy, so much passion and so much talent! Guayasamin indeed was a true genius. Going there was totally worth the expensive entrance fee.
I'd never heard of Oswaldo Guayasamín before visiting Quito. His work is powerful, and the venue is really world class.
Fantastic legacy of art. Guayasame uses influences of Picasso, Cubism, Goya, and more to deliver solid art!
我首访拉卡皮亚是在四年前。这时一段感人的经历。当我去年十二月回到厄瓜多尔的时候,这是我单子上写得第一站。不可能一次走访所有的地方。这不是关于 瓜亚基尔的,而是关于我们的灵魂。这是关于今天的评论。这是一部人类的编年史,关于我们如何对待彼此,我们了解得很少。如果这让一些人看的痛苦,就这样吧。人生看起来本来就很痛苦。所以-学习,并使它更好。
Oswaldo Guayasamin takes in his art the struggle for freedom and dignity above class and religion! A must when in Quito! On top of that a visit to his home takes beyond imagination.
La Capilla Del Hombre or Chapel of Man might appear at first to be a sacred place that honors mankind, but in reality it is a monument to the ego of Oswaldo Guayasamin. A building of fascist dimensions, it was built on top of an ancient archeological site with no respect to previous peoples or cultural expressions found on that site. Guayasamin is one of the most talented artists of Ecuador. Unfortunately his fame made him forget any trace of humility and distanced him from those victims of society who were the theme of his paintings.On a huge sterile wall in the chapel is written the phrase: "Keep the flame on until I return". I guess he believed in reincarnation. Will karma make him return as a member of the affluent Guayasamin family or as the janitor of the Capilla Del Hombre?
The opening of Guayasamin's home is a joy, such a gem in town. The exhibit speaks for itself and the Ecuadorian realities it portrays
Great museum, but museum docents were not that helpful. Still, worth the trip up the hill into a quiet and powerful artistic journey.