Women artists in Guatemala”, a book with biographies of women who have dedicated themselves to art in Guatemala – 2024-03-03 13:36:02

2024-03-03 13:36:02

«Furia Girls: Women artists in Guatemala» is a book of biographies that highlights the work of women artists who reside in the country.

In this note we tell you more about the project, the artists you can read about and where you can purchase it.

«Niñas Furia: Women artists in Guatemala», a book that highlights the work of women in art

The publication brings together 13 biographies of women artists who reside in Guatemala and who have been part of the art collective Niñas Furia.

The book «Furia Girls: Women artists in Guatemala» seeks to publicize the work of women artists who, with their work in graphic design, muralism, illustration, education and political activism, have fought against gender inequality.

Description of the photo for people with visual disabilities: photographs of three of the artists in the book appear, from left to right: Marissa Alarcón Morales, Edith López and Súa Agapé. (Credit: Fury Girls)

The artists you can read about are:

In the book you will also find reflections written by Rosa Chávez, Camilla Camerlengo and Ingrid Gálvez.

About the authors and other contributors to the book

«Niñas Furia: Women artists in Guatemala» is an original idea by Sandra Arizandieta. The editing and writing of the biographies was carried out by Camila Caris and the photographs are by Nico Ramírez.

Description of the photo for people with visual disabilities: the cover of the book and some pages inside are shown. (Credit: Fury Girls)

The person responsible for the project is Sofía Marroquín, while the layout and printing was in charge of Bryan Castro and Valeria Leiva. In addition, there was support from the Central American Women’s Fund (FCAM).

Release date

The book launch event will take place next Tuesday, March 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cultural Center of Spain, located on 6a. Avenida 11-02, zone 1 of Guatemala City.

Its presentation takes place in a month in which International Women’s Day is celebrated and in which the valuable participation of women in society and the importance of equality with men is recognized.

Visually Impaired Photo Description: Art with information from the book launch event. (Credit: Fury Girls)

The program will begin with the presentation of a mural in honor of the artists of the book and then there will be a discussion about the research that supported it with some of the people involved in its creation.

Where can you buy the book “Niñas Furia: Women Artists in Guatemala”?

You can now pre-order the printed book by direct message to the Instagram or Facebook page of the Niñas Furia collective.

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