The space was created in order to establish a place to show high-quality national and international exhibits, but also as a public setting open to the public that would allow establishing a close and fruitful dialogue between art and
the people, as well as to be a rendezvous for the diverse cultural manifestations of the country and Santa Cruz. Manzana 1 Espacio de Arte has already turned into a leading gallery at the local and national level, becoming a key setting for the cultural life in Santa Cruz and setting an example of what Santa Cruz generates in terms of culture. Manzana 1 Espacio de Arte is undoubtedly the most visited cultural space in the country.
n Frictions and Conflicts in Iberoamerica, we reivindicate the role of documentary photography as an agent that generates insight on our surrounding reality, and we propose a visual journey through the most delicate parts of our times. All the selected projects address issues related to violence within the Iberoamerican community that touches upon this reality from an author’s perspective.
Source: Manzana 1.
