The Ibero-American Colloquium of Cultural Journals will host intellectuals from various nations in Havana to exchange on the challenges of these specialized media in the current context, reported the Cuban Book Institute. The meeting to be held from 11 to 13 February, will serve as a space for dialogue between publishers, writers, designers, researchers, academics and professionals of companies and publishing institutions in the field of Latin America, related to these publications both printed and digital.

More than 40 Cuban magazines will be presented at the event, among which stand out: El Sincopado Habanero, Opus Habana, Revolution and Culture, Cuban Art, Guayza and Arte por Excelencias. Meanwhile, specialists from Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Ecuador and Spain, will give lectures and present their publications.

As central themes of the event, dedicated to the 500th anniversary of the founding of Havana and the 28th edition of the International Book Fair, new technologies, communication strategies to strengthen the visibility of magazines, artistic and literary creation, the dissemination of cultural heritage and the preservation of digital culture.

PROGRAM OF THE IBEROAMERICAN COLLOQUIUM OF CULTURAL MAGAZINES

February 11th

12:30 pm - Opening of the event with the inauguration in greeting to the 500th Anniversary of Havana of the exhibition "Habana Pasion" by the photographer Gabriel Davalos

                Place: Coppelia Ice Cream Shop

                Transfer to the inaugural venue of the Colloquium

2:00 pm - Inauguration of the Colloquium

                Place. San Gerónimo School of Havana

                Start of work sessions

3:45 pm - Coffee Break

4:00 pm - Working sessions and presentation of El Sincopado Habanero and Opus Habana Magazine

6:00 pm - Cultural activity: Cantabile Ensemble

February 12th

10:00 am - Beginning of working sessions and presentation of Revolución y Cultura Magazine.

1:00 pm - Lunch

2:00 pm - Work sessions

3:45 pm - Coffee Break

4:00 pm - Working sessions and presentation of Arte Cubano Magazine

6:00 pm - Cultural activity: Inauguration of the exhibition: "In the eye of the cyclone" by the plastic artist Yram Marrero Jiménez

               Place: Gallery Open Space (Ministry of Culture)

February 13th

10:00 am - Start of work sessions and presentation of the magazine Guayza y Arte por Excelencias

 1:00 pm - Closing Activity of the Colloquium

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