MEXICO CITY (proceso.com.mx).- In the middle of summer, news about art, culture and entertainment abounded on the pages of https://www.proceso.com.mx/cultura/, as this third installment shows for our readers, corresponding to “the good, the bad (obituary) and the ugly” in the months of abundance of 2022: July, August and September (selection by Roberto Ponce).
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Julio
THE GOOD
Premieres “Elvis”, by Australian Baz Luhrmann, considered one of the best films in the history of cinema. Latin American singing artists present “Morriñas”, a biography of the editor of Pentagrama and the Galician-Argentine-Mexican filmmaker Modesto López, at the National Museum of Popular Cultures. “Contemporary Mexican Graphics” arrives in Spain. The Mexican Federico Kampf makes a large holographic mural in Dubai. The plays “Cascabel” and “Radio Piporro and the grandchildren of Don Eulalio” portray the northern universe. Start “Mexico 1521-1821, a nation is forged”, conferences on “fundamental and little studied” centuries at Fomento Cultural Citibanamex (FCC). The 5th edition of the Danzatlán Festival in CDMX and the State of Mexico. “Liliana’s invincible summer”, by Cristina Rivera, Rodolfo Walsh Award winner. “The maverick assassin”, by Carlos Bardem, Dashiell Hammett Award from the Black Week of Gijón, Spain. Sofía Táboas exhibits “Thermal Range” at the MARCO in Monterrey.
The famous writer José Agustín is named “Distinguished Citizen” of Cuautla, Morelos. The Zacatecan magazine “Dosfilos” reappears with the cover of Luis Fernando to the beautiful Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchel. World Press Photo 2022 exhibition at the Franz Mayer Museum. María José Romero, winner of the Paris Design Awards for her work “Flow”.
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THE BAD (Obituary)
The actress Susana Dosamantes, mother of Paulina Rubio. Londoner Peter Brook, visionary theater director. Joe Turkel, the waiter in the horror movie “The Shining,” at 94. James Caan, famous for his role as Sonny Corleone in “The Godfather.” The Japanese Kazuki Takahashi, creator of the manga “Yu-Gi-Oh!”. The first actress of cinema, television, fotonovelas and theater Marta Aura, at 83 years old. Tony Sirico, mobster Paulie Walnuts in “The Sopranos.” I-Nesta, Panamanian reggae star called “The Rasta of the Future”. The museographer Miguel Ángel Fernández.
Lourdes Grobet, one of the highest representatives of photographic art in the country. The interpreter and actor from Zamora Federico Villa, who popularized the corrido “Caminos de Michoacán”. Nolan Neal, contestant on “The Voice” and America’s Got Talent, 41. The beautiful and sensual actress of “La choca”, Meche Carreño, at 74. David Warner, actor of “The Prophecy” and “Titanic”. Shonka Dukureh, African-American actress and singer who played Big Mama Thornton in the movie “Elvis” at age 44. The journalist and writer Mario Casasús; death in Cuautla. Nichelle Nichols, Lieutenant Nyota Uhura from the “Star Trek” television series, at 89 years old.
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THE UGLY
Restraining order for domestic violence against Ricky Martin, issued in Puerto Rico. Carlos Santana collapses during a concert in Michigan. The exactriz Mónica Dossetti, attacked by her brother; he confesses that a substance altered him. Videocine dismisses producer Coco Levy for allegations of sexual abuse. Yuri’s statements in a presentation in Coahuila are interpreted as a mockery of the LGBTTTIQ+ community. Sasha Sokol sues Luis De Llano; he asks for compensation that he will donate to fight against child sexual abuse. They denounce the desecration of the tomb of the Jalisco composer José F. Vásquez in the French Pantheon. They omit controversy over the Luis Barragán House of CDMX in the announcement of the Cablebús. Actor Jason Momoa suffers a spectacular accident in Los Angeles. Shakira rejects offer from prosecutors and goes to trial in Spain. Iranian director Jafar Pahani is arrested and banned from making movies for 20 years.
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August
THE GOOD
Disney releases the trailer for “Andor”, a new “Star Wars” series starring Diego Luna. San Ildefonso is the headquarters of the “City, Culture and Territory International Forum” of Mondiacul 2022. Rita Gironès wins the First National Prize for Female Dramaturgy Incendia 2022 for “The vault at the end of the world or augmented nothingness”. Literary debut of the rock musician Armando Rosas Almanza (DF, 1960) with the novel “My most sincere flats”. James Franco will play Fidel Castro in a biopic directed by Miguel Bardem. With incessant ovation at a gala of dance stars, Despertares 2022 culminates. In its 11th edition, the “Pixelatl” animation festival arrives in Jalisco. They congratulate Margo Glantz for the “Carlos Fuentes International Award for Literary Creation”. UNAM creates a free application with information on museums, costs, location and hours. Central America, invited at the Coahuila International Book Fair 2022. Ministry of Culture recovers 93 archaeological pieces that were sold in the Doctores street markets. The “Iztaccíhuatl, on the path of the Moon” expo celebrates 35 years of the Print Museum. The singer-songwriter Oriana Gidi travels to France to study art. “Por los senderos del blues”, chronicles by Raúl de la Rosa, is published. Tribute to Silvia Pinal in Fine Arts. The Carrillo Gil Art Museum receives a donation of works by José Clemente Orozco.
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THE BAD (Obituary)
Rosa de Castilla, notable actress of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, at 90 years old. The popular Peruvian actor and singer Diego Bertie, after falling from a building in Lima. Australian singer Olivia Newton-John, star of “Grease”, at 73 years old. Aranza Peña, influencer and Televisa actress, in a car accident. Anthropologist and activist Mercedes Olivera Bustamante, graduated from the National School of Anthropology and History and PhD from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. “The golden villain”, the first actor Manuel Ojeda, at 81 years old. The plastic artist of Spanish origin Marta Palau, at 88 years old. Actress Anne Heche, 53, in tragic circumstances. The former singer of the group Flans, Amparo “Amparín” Serrano, at 56. the actress of “Triangle of Sadness”, Charlbi Dean, at 32.
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THE UGLY
The federal government has restored 65% of historic buildings damaged by earthquakes in 10 states. The actress Jennette McCurdy accuses that Nickelodeon tried to bribe her to silence abuse that she suffered. International PEN condemns the attack on writer Salman Rushdie. Actor Alec Baldwin pulled the trigger on the gun that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, according to the FBI. In concert, Guatemalan singer-songwriter Ricardo Arjona criticizes inclusive language.
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September
THE GOOD
Mircea Cartarescu wins the 2022 FIL Prize for Literature. The Pixelatl animation festival kicks off in Guadalajara, Jalisco. They will restore the mural “Homage to Women” by Nicandro Puente, in Tlatelolco. Virtual exhibition by Kader Attia at the MUAC, “Reflex Memory”. Centro de Cultura Digital celebrates its tenth anniversary with an exhibition “Vendrán lluvias softes”. UNAM launches a dictionary of emotions to explain feelings triggered by the pandemic. Exhibition in Oaxaca of the work of Leopoldo Méndez, a wish fulfilled by Francisco Toledo. More than 280 thousand devotees surrender at the feet of the Firm Group in the heart of Mexico. Mexico brings together ministers of culture from 160 countries at Mondiacult 2022. Juan Villoro, Journalistic Excellence of the Gabo Award “exaltation of a narrator who captivates through living words.” First Colombian Migrant Film Festival in Mexico. “Total environments”, exhibition by Helen Escobedo at MARCO.
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THE BAD (Obituary)
Marciano Cantero, vocalist and leader of the Argentine band Enanitos Verdes. The Madrid writer Javier Marías, at the age of 70. Two greats of the so-called “Nouvelle Vague” film: French filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard, at 91, and Swiss director, screenwriter and producer Alain Tanner, at 92. Rapper PnB Rock, after resisting a assault. Jorge Fons, director of “Rojo Amanecer”, “Los Albañiles” and “El Callejón de los Milagros”. Lupe Tijerina, lead singer of Los Nuevos Cadetes, in a car accident. Rapper Coolio, singer of “Gangsta’s Paradise,” has died. The director, translator and teacher Manuel Montoro.
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THE UGLY
Plácido Domingo apologizes for the “humiliating” performances in Verona. Ricky Martin sues his nephew for 20 million dollars. Zombie March returns to CDMX, celebrating XV years with chamberlains. Krakow cancels Roger Waters concerts. A crime, the incineration of Frida Kahlo’s work, says Fine Arts. Alejandra Guzmán suffers a fall during a concert and is hospitalized. For a change, the controversial actor Alfredo Adame is beaten outside his house.
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