The success of this project serves as a clarion call to artists, writers, and scholars to delve deeper into the obscured chapters of our past. It implores us to question the narratives... Read more »
Participating in this project allowed me to pay tribute to Maria Isabel’s enduring legacy. Her story is a powerful reminder of the impact one individual can have, and I sought to honor... Read more »
In my portrayal of Maria Isabel Gómez, I sought to convey the quiet determination that defined her life. Her unwavering commitment to justice and equality serves as a timeless beacon, guiding my... Read more »
“Duna Kara na Maria Isabel Gómez” Participating in the “Duna Kara na Maria Isabel Gómez” project offers a profound opportunity to challenge and redefine traditional beauty standards. By portraying Maria Isabel Gómez... Read more »
A profound honor. As a painter, I see this as an opportunity to merge historical exploration with artistic interpretation to resurrect the image of a woman who played an indirect yet pivotal... Read more »
Manuel Piar’s Mother Maria Isabel Gómez, mother of Manuel Piar, was a pivotal figure both in Curaçao and La Guaira, Venezuela, and her life reflects the resilience and activism of women in... Read more »
Maria Isabel Gómez, mother of the Venezuelan independence leader Manuel Piar, is an underrecognized figure in Latin American history. While her contributions to independence and abolitionist efforts were substantial, historical attention to... Read more »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WILLEMSTAD, 12 th of December 2024 – The “Duna Kara na María Isabel Gómez” (Give a Face to María Isabel Gómez, or don’t turn yourself from Maria Isabel Gomez)... Read more »
Salon di PIAR Situated at a strategic point in Punda, formerly called Punta for its location at the tip of Curaçao’s bustling capital, lies Salon di Piar—a small but powerful space that... Read more »
Venezuela’s independence movement is often told through a Bolivarian-centric lens, portraying Simón Bolívar as the sole architect of liberation. However, this narrative ignores and marginalizes key figures like Manuel Piar and his... Read more »