Art, poetry, and prose brought to you by Book Vivant.
Book Vivant, the specialty store that brings together the best of the good life—books & wine—presents a special program featuring three literary tastings and book presentations that blend encounters of art, poetry, and prose.
Thursday, April 24
5:30 p.m.
Art-Literary Tasting with Nicaraguan artist Majo Guerrero at Book Vivant
Elusive light prevails over tales, déjà vus, verbal images, and personal landscapes, accompanied from a space of silence and serenity by the Mudras series. Using this 19th-century photographic process, María José Guerrero produces unique prints in a characteristic color known as Prussian Blue. The work was published in a limited edition of 120 copies and a deluxe edition of six unique signed copies, with photographic prints from the series handcrafted by the artist. Peruvian wines from Bodega Murga, activated pecans, and almonds will be served.
Friday, April 25
5:50 p.m.
Art-Literary Tasting at Book Vivant based on the work of Lika Mutal at Book Vivant
Artistic intimacy shines through this compilation of photographs, illustrations, artworks, writings, and quotes by Lika Mutal and Gam Klutier, capturing special moments and their rich artistic journey. Through its pages, the book—published by the Museum of Contemporary Art of Lima—invites us to explore a world of emotions and creativity, where each image and text reveals the depth of their artistic connection.
Tasting of Peruvian whiskey and Peruvian cacao chocolates, accompanied by readings and reflections in the universe of two great artists.
Saturday, April 26
5:30 p.m.
Book presentation by artist Tola and Arequipa-born poet Carlos Herrera
Art-Literary Tasting
José Tola’s fascinated and ongoing relationship with monsters has undeniable roots in the literary word. His life is filled with beings from his hallucinations and nightmares.
It is only natural that, as these texts by Carlos Herrera began to take the form of a book, there emerged a need to accompany them with images evoking the same universe. And there is no Peruvian artist who has explored this theme more coherently and aesthetically than José Tola.
From the fuzzy, unsettling entities of his early period to the unhinged, colorful, and excessive characters of his later works, Tola’s art is a constant manifesto for the artistic value of the monstrous. Ergo, considering that art is possibly the most distinctive trait of humanity—as the creation of a symbolic universe—Tola reveals to us how human the monster is. And vice versa.
Tasting of pisco art in honor of Macedonio and Elemento chocolates made with organic Peruvian cacao.
