Antigua Guatemala Decoration Aesthetics

Often in the past I have talked about the aesthetic values of Antigua Guatemala, from the architecture to the decoration and art. Here we value old and worn stuff, things with authentic character; the older the better. If it chipped or rusted is actually a plus. From doors to forged metal window crates and hand … Read more

The aesthetics of La Antigua Guatemala

If one picture could summarise the aesthetic values of La Antigua Guatemala, this picture gets pretty close. Simple, antique, tasteful, colourful, with lots character are concepts that come to mind. How would define the aesthetic values of La Antigua Guatemala? Here’s “Anhelo” the most recent short film coming out of La Antigua Guatemala. Enjoy! ANHELO … Read more

The aesthetic of abandonment

The aesthetics of abandonment by Rudy Girón

If there ever it was a place where abandonment looks good that would be La Antigua Guatemala, which by the way is city taken out of 1773 and it is possible today because it was abandoned, or rather people were forced to abandon it. Anyways, most of the ruins and old monasteries still looked abandoned, … Read more