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Liquid Thoughts : Reflections after reading Zygmunt Bauman’s works

‘Unlike knowledge, wisdom does not age”[1] claims Bauman in the first page of his book Liquid Times : Living in the Age of Uncertainty . And indeed, while knowledge is subjected to matters of time and space, wisdom appears to be transcendent. Throughout this collection of essays, he attempts to draw an analysis of the… Continue reading Liquid Thoughts : Reflections after reading Zygmunt Bauman’s works

Claudia’s Love Letter

Living in between Spain and Cuba, Claudia Pérez brings us a series of photographs and thoughts that she captured while in her recent trip back to La Habana. “Lo que capta de Cuba una joven que no reside en Cuba pero que se siente parte allí”. ⇣ ⇡

Again…What? Why? How?

Meme : @latinacellectuals What ? I am interested in challenging elitist and bourgeois ideas of “good taste” (as seen in Bourdieu’s) in the West by exploring the contrasting experiences of Gen Z Latam diaspora. I believe this would help us redefine narrower understandings of identity, making room for fluidity and kinder interactions. Why? Because Latam… Continue reading Again…What? Why? How?

‘Canta, lastimada mía…’ Untangling Some Thoughts.

‘Canta, lastimada mía…’– Cervantes aunque es tarde, es noche,y tú no puedes. Canta como si no pasara nada. Nada pasa. – Alejandra Pizarnik (1) I have been feeling quite confused lately. Not only when it comes to this MA or my project , but in general; a deep feeling of uncertainty and emptiness that comes… Continue reading ‘Canta, lastimada mía…’ Untangling Some Thoughts.

Between to Be and Not to Be: How can the exploration of Gen Z Latam diaspora help us redefine Identity ?

[1] Shortcut for Latin-American. I was initially interested in targeting Capitalism, Colonialism and Patriarchy, but during the summer I realised that these are too broad of constructions to reach any concrete conclusion, probably ever. That being said, these can still be explored through ideas of class, gender, race and sexuality, which are also major components… Continue reading Between to Be and Not to Be: How can the exploration of Gen Z Latam diaspora help us redefine Identity ?

‘We ate cake with our hands, now we should be able to rebel against anything’

Since my days as a young girl I have been keeping within me this profound desire to lose myself in cake and fill my hands with its delicious creaminess… To merge with it as if succumbing to an almost cannibalistic instinct .  Why? I honestly couldn’t say exactly. It could simply be an impulsive response… Continue reading ‘We ate cake with our hands, now we should be able to rebel against anything’

Tea with Chismosas : Arts & Poetry Edition

At the beginning of August, back in Madrid, I decided to do a gathering inspired by Cuban celebrations and get together with some fellow artists to celebrate art and friendship. Just for the sake of it. The majority of the participants in this iteration were Gen Z artists belonging to various diaspora communities. We shared… Continue reading Tea with Chismosas : Arts & Poetry Edition