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History, Art, and Natural Beauty

Text: Lourdes Ortega Brindis Photos: Pedro López Mendoza

The starting time time I visited CaSa was for the inauguration of the Oaxaca Photography Biennial in 2016. I did not alive in Oaxaca at that fourth dimension and information technology seemed strange to me that the inauguration was not held inside city limits. When I got out of the auto, after driving for one-half an hour and crossing a tree-lined road, I was stunned by both the architectural and natural beauty of the identify.

The small church, the sound of the water, the variety of flowers and trees convened in perfect harmony with a regal building. I immediately understood that such a grand place - in scale and design - was indeed the ideal identify for such an important photography issue. The exhibit was well worth the trip outside of the urban center eye. I apace realised that any exhibit at CaSa could claim the same. I certainly make sure to visit - and bring visitors - to CaSa every chance I get.

Located in the Etla commune, 15 km from the capital city of Oaxaca, the Centro de las Artes de San Agustín (San Agustín Centre for the Arts) is i of the many cultural precincts Maestro Francisco Toledo has established to contribute to the region'southward creative and cultural development.

From the 19th century until the 1980s, this complex housed La Soledad Vista Hermosa spinning and weaving factory, founded in 1883

past the Spanish businessman José Zorrilla Trápaga. In 2000, Maestro Toledo launched the projection to create the commencement ecological art centre in Latin America in the abandoned factory. With the support of the National Arts Centre (CENART), the Country of Oaxaca, the Alfredo Harp Helú Foundation, and Friends of the Graphic Arts Institute of Oaxaca (IAGO), the restoration of the old factory was undertaken with the stop goal of creating a space for grooming, creation, and innovation for local and visiting artists. CaSa opened its doors to the public in March 2006 and continues to impress artists and visitors from all corners of the world.

CaSa is at the same time an fine art precinct and a work of fine art itself. The restoration of this infrequent complex integrates structures from the one-time factory with new elements. Its impressive façade and the cute staircase at the entrance leads visitors toward the neat nave (formerly a weaving hall) which hosts temporary exhibitions. The sound of water running close to the stairs is as relaxing as information technology is seductive and invites people to continue to the second floor. Here, you can find the tranquil h2o mirrors and the former factory cauldron leading to the 2nd art gallery of the building. The visual effects created by the water, harmonising with the landscape and ambient sounds, generate a creative atmosphere, one that has inspired

generations of artists who have worked here since the tardily XIX century.

In addition, CaSa is a platform for contemporary artistic production where both national and international artists meet for workshops, diploma courses, and artistic residencies. Local artists also mount their ain productions and exhibitions hither on a regular basis in a diverseness of creative disciplines. For example, CaSa recently hosted the Gimmicky Graphic Fine art exhibit in commemoration of IAGO's 30th anniversary featuring graphic artwork from the Oaxaca area spanning three decades.

CaSa is besides a space for reflection and dialogue between the arts, society, and the environment. Many of the photography and visual arts workshops hosted in CaSa include ecological issues as a key component.

Without a uncertainty, no art or nature lover should visit Oaxaca without visiting CaSa. What a great pretext to leave the urban center and immerse yourself in such a rich environment! While you are there, I also recommend you wander the town of San Agustín Etla to admire its murals, have a coffee, explore the tranquillity streets, or, if your need for creative discovery hasn't been satiated, visit the artisanal paper manufactory that neighbours CaSa.

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There are several ways to become to CaSa. You lot can take a maroon and white collective taxi (colectivo) at Prolongación de Valerio Trujano, close to Central de Abastos and virtually the AU second class bus station. The fare is $thirteen.50 and the ride takes about 40 minutes. Disembark at Vista Hermosa which is only 100 metres from CaSa. You can wait for a return colectivo at the aforementioned place.

Past private taxi, the daytime rate from downtown is about $180. Night rates vary between $200 and $250. If you go by car, take International Highway 190 Oaxaca-Mexico and head towards San Agustín Etla when you accomplish the San Sebastían Etla turnoff. Follow the Balneario Vista Hermosa signs and keep on 100 metres to CaSa. At that place is limited street parking. Archway to CaSa is gratuitous every solar day both for local and foreign visitors.

Independencia Avenue (no number), Vista Hermosa, 68247, San Agustín Etla. Visiting hours: Every solar day, 9am to 8pm. www.casa.oaxaca.gob.mx

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