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América Latina y el Caribe: Pensar, Representar y Luchar por los Derechos
May 24 – 27, 2023 • Vancouver, Canada & Virtual
LASA2023 América Latina y el Caribe: Pensar, Representar y Luchar por los Derechos

Latin American Cultural Center

Welcome to the LACC virtual booth

The Latin American Cultural Center (LACC) is a new outreach initiative of the Latin American Studies Association (LASA).

LACC features a small but highly informative museum display, as well as live programming in an intimate performance venue that highlights the diverse cultures, music, film, and current day issues of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Vision
The vitality and vibrancy of Latin America is a great contributor to the richness of our world. LACC will be a cultural hub that will collaborate with local, regional, national, and international organizations to present that vitality and vibrancy in ways that are accessible to the wider community.

Mission
The mission of the Latin American Cultural Center is to celebrate Latin America through compelling programs dedicated to fostering a heightened understanding and appreciation for Latin American arts, history, and culture.

Exhibits

Maya Spirituality

The paintings of this exhibit depict the daily life, traditions, and struggles of the indigenous Maya communities, and many of them strikingly portray Maya religious and healing traditions. It is these paintings and objects that are included in this exhibit, introducing the rich and complicated spiritual life of the contemporary Maya.

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Presencia de América Latina

The Presencia de América Latina mural was created by Mexican artist Jorge González Camarena in 1965. His acrylic painting on stucco fills the entrance hall lobby of the Casa de Arte (House of Art) of the Universidad de Concepción in Concepción, Chile.

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Latin America and the Caribbean

The exhibits open with the dramatic geographical contrasts within this region, explored on a large touchscreen display. The story continues with humans’ first arrivals and the subsequent development of its early complex civilizations. An interactive screen locates and explores some of the area’s exciting archaeological sites.

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