Solón Foundation

The Solón Foundation is a unique organisation that combines art with the fight for social justice and the dreams of a more just world. Founded by the well-known Bolivian muralist and artist, Walter Solón Romero in 1994, the Foundation continues to use art, culture and creativity to talk about key issues that affect Bolivia. >More on the Foundation

Walter Solón Romero was born in 1923 in Uyuni in the South of Bolivia and from his first art exhibition in 1944 became known for using art to talk about exploitation and resistance of social movements in Bolivia. His more than 2000 works tell a story of Bolivia from the perspective of those who were fighting for a fairer Bolivia. >More on Walter Solón

The Foundation features a gallery that is open to the public( 10-12.30am and 3-7pm, Monday to Fridays) featuring regular exhibitions of different themes and styles of Walter Solón's work. It is an excellent introduction to the history of Bolivia from the perspective of those social movements who have been active fighting for a more just Bolivia. The gallery is being gradually converted into a "house-museum" that will include interactive exhibits, audiovisual work, workshops and an information/library centre. >More on the gallery/exhibitions

The Foundation's work is focused around developing information, communication and cultural events linked to the following key themes: Human rights, water, women, trade and integration, historical memory and impunity. The Foundation produces regular news on the web as well as publications and events. >More on key work themes
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