The next Saturday, March 15, from 11 am to 6 pm, a series of commemorative events in honor of International Women's Day will take place at the Emiliano Zapata Arts and Crafts Center. Radio UNAM will participate with the presentation of 'We Are Us' and the panel 'Women Breaking Molds', two activities dedicated to March 8th.
Among the proposals prepared by CulturaUNAM, there will be a concert featuring water as the main instrument, performances by rebellious young artists, a film cycle by Matilde Landeta, collective workshops, exhibitions by renowned artists, and much more.
One of the highlighted exhibitions is 'Exiled', a display at the San Ildefonso College presenting works by renowned artists such as Remedios Varo and Kati Horna, among others. This exhibition will be available for visit until April 27, 2025.
The Emiliano Zapata Arts and Crafts Center will offer workshops like 'Neither Silent Nor Pretty: Occupying the School' aimed at creating care and support spaces for women and gender dissidents. Additionally, at the San Ildefonso College, works by established artists will be exhibited as part of the 'Artists in Mexico' showcase.
The UNAM Philharmonic Orchestra will join the cycle of Women's Journeys in Music with a special concert under the direction of Catherine Larsen-Maguire. Meanwhile, percussionist Vanessa Porter will perform the Water Percussion Concerto by Tan Dun, exploring the musicality of water as a solo instrument.
Regarding film, movies addressing the struggle and reclamation of women in the film industry will be screened. 'We Are Us' and 'Women Breaking Molds' are two proposals that compile testimonies and create discussion spaces around social challenges.
Additionally, Amy Beach's Gaelic Symphony will be presented, and the musical group Las Fokin Biches will offer a show on March 20 at the Casa del Lago. In the realm of dance, the play 'The Worst Mom in the World' will be performed at the University Cultural Center, debunking myths about motherhood with humor and depth.
For its part, TV UNAM will premiere a series of four documentaries titled 'The Real World: Women' and will screen feature films by Matilde Landeta, a pioneer of Mexican cinema who portrayed stories of brave women challenging the norms of their time.
