Immerse yourself in 'La Piedra y la Luz', a captivating exhibition by Fernando Allen, which unveils the rich tapestry of Paraguayan rock art. Through poetic photography, visitors can reflect on the symbolic messages left by ancient peoples in stone. This temporary installation explores the sensitive experiences that inspired prehistoric forms of communication.
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This temporary exhibition, 'La Piedra y la Luz' by photographer Fernando Allen, offers a poetic exploration of Paraguayan rock art. It delves into the symbolic phenomenon of ancient rock carvings, imagining the sensory experiences that motivated their creation.
The exhibition 'La Piedra y la Luz' by photographer Fernando Allen is a temporary installation that approaches Paraguayan rock art from a poetic perspective. The core concept stems from the idea that while stones themselves do not speak, the markings on them are our words, our interpretations of ancient symbolic phenomena. Although a portion of the photographic work has a documentary character, the exhibition encourages reflection on the symbolic nature of rock art. Allen imagines the sensitive experiences that might have motivated this prehistoric form of writing, fragments of which have survived to the present day. The exhibition showcases the most significant rock art shelters in Paraguay and the indigenous communities that inhabit the Amambay regions today. These ancient peoples left behind a message painstakingly carved into stone over centuries, a legacy of immense historical importance.
Access is free with museum admission. The exhibition is located in the Espacio 1973 and is open during regular museum hours.
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