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Buenos Aires celebrates cultural icons Charly García and Jorge Luis Borges
The city of Buenos Aires is hosting extensive cultural programs to honor two of Argentina's most influential figures. A series of events known as 'Semana Charly' commemorates the 75th birthday of musician Charly García. The programming includes live concerts at the Parque Centenario Amphitheater, piano performances at the Casa de la Cultura, and a symphonic tribute at the CC 25 de Mayo. Additionally, the Museo de la Ciudad is hosting 'El otro Perotta,' a photographic retrospective of José Luis Perotta featuring historical images of García.
Simultaneously, the sixth edition of the Festival Borges is underway, marking the 40th anniversary of the death of writer Jorge Luis Borges. The festival features a hybrid format with both in-person lectures at the Alianza Francesa and virtual sessions via YouTube. International participants include Siri Hustvedt, Carmen Boullosa, and Oswaldo Zavala. The event explores various facets of Borges's work, ranging from his relationship with James Joyce to the influence of the 'Odyssey' and his connection to Geneva.
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Alianza Francesa · Buenos Aires · Charly García · Festival Borges · Jorge Luis Borges · Museo de la Ciudad · Siri Hustvedt
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The in-person talks are held at the Alianza Francesa auditorium in Buenos Aires. mgradio.com.ar · www.elmercuriodigital.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The festival includes a musical spectacle titled ‘La otra vereda’. www.elmercuriodigital.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] The festival uses a hybrid format with six in-person talks and four virtual sessions. mgradio.com.ar · www.elmercuriodigital.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Joaquín Fargas will present ‘El libro absoluto’, an art and technology creation. www.elmercuriodigital.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] The festival marks the 40th anniversary of Jorge Luis Borges's death. mgradio.com.ar · www.elmercuriodigital.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] The sixth edition of the Festival Borges takes place from October 26 to October 31. mgradio.com.ar · www.elmercuriodigital.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Marisol Alonso and Vivian Dragna are the organizers of the festival. mgradio.com.ar · www.elmercuriodigital.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Siri Hustvedt is an international guest for the virtual sessions. mgradio.com.ar · www.elmercuriodigital.net