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La Capilla Del Hombre
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Daniela
March 17, 2022
The painter Oswaldo Guayasamín's La Capilla del Hombre ("The Chapel of Man") occupies a site in Bellavista overlooking the city of Quito, Ecuador. The Capilla is a purpose-built art museum dedicated to the peoples of Latin America. Construction of Guayasamín's masterpiece began in 1995 and unfortunately was not completed until 2002, after his death. Although this chapel contains fewer pieces of Guayasamín's art than the nearby foundation and museum, the building provides an atmosphere specific to his artwork to view his paintings. The Capilla del Hombre exhibits Guayasamín's work as a history of human suffering and violence in Latin America and the world. It includes sculptures and murals and integrates the surroundings into an artistic interpretation of the subject. The building was co-designed by Oswaldo Guayasamín and Handel Guayasamín.
The painter Oswaldo Guayasamín's La Capilla del Hombre ("The Chapel of Man") occupies a site in Bellavista overlooking the city of Quito, Ecuador. The Capilla is a purpose-built art museum dedicated to the peoples of Latin America. Construction of Guayasamín's masterpiece began in 1995 and unfortuna…
Omar & Erin
September 1, 2018
The "Capilla del Hombre" (also called Chapel of Man) is the tribute to the most important Ecuadorian visual artist of all times, Oswaldo Guayasamín. It is also considered the most important art museum and gallery in Quito and Ecuador.
Maria Antonieta
June 7, 2015
House of the most famous sculptor and painter in Ecuador.
Andres
May 1, 2022
Oswaldo Guayasamin, Ecuador's most important contemporary artist, designed and built this museum. You can see his art and follow his life. Close to it you will also find his home, which has been converted to a Museum. It is worth visiting.
Nicolás
June 28, 2019
Really close if you grab a taxi no more than $3 per ride. Emblematic cultural place and incredible architecture.
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