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  Arc of Santa Clara, Cusco, Peru.  Its construction took place in 1835 and was ordered by General Andrés de Santa Cruz in commemoration of the beginning of the establishment of the Peru-Bolivian Confederation .   Since 1972 the arch is part of the Monumental Zone of Cusco declared as a Historical Monument of Peru. Also, in 1983, being part of the historic center of the city of Cusco, it is part of the central zone declared by UNESCO as a Cultural Heritage of Humanity and in 2014, being part of the road network of Tawantinsuyo , it was again declared a World Heritage Site. The arch consists of a body with three openings that constitute semi circular arches framed by columns of Ionic order . The top of the arch shows on the lintel a Peruvian shield and has as a top two condors and a statue representing freedom with a Phrygian cap on the right arm. These sculptures were made by the Cusco artist Ernesto Olazo Allende.  Photos taken by me in 2010  

  I have been lucky to have visited Cusco, Peru twice - once in 2010 and second time in 2017. Cusco, a city in the Peruvian Andes, was once capital of the Inca Empire, and is now known for its archaeological remains and Spanish colonial architecture.  Plaza de Armas is the central square in the old city, with arcades, carved wooden balconies and Incan wall ruins. The baroque Santo Domingo Convent was built on top of the Incan Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha), and has archaeological remains of Inca stonework. Its elevation is 3,399 meters or 11151 ft. above sea level. It was founded on March 23, 1534 The Cathedral of Cusco or Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of the Assumption is the main temple of the city of Cusco, in Peru and houses the headquarters of the Archdiocese of Cusco.It was built in Baroque, Gothic and Renaissance styles. It was opened in 1654. Here are some of the photos that I had taken:     

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                                      Budddhi Ghori, Laal Lagaam (Old mare with red reins)

  Latest World Bank Report (2024) proposes a Healthy Longevity Initiative (HLI). It entails sharply reducing avoidable death and serious disability throughout the life-cycle, as well as increased levels of physical, mental and social functioning through middle and older ages, and short period of time before inevitable death (World Bank 2024) How wooly and verbose is all this! Trust World Bank to come out with new and fancy sounding ideas. After all a platoon of its Consultants (largely from the Western World, I presume) have to be kept busy and paid……So HLI would be the new mantra which would be discussed in meetings after meetings. If you find this of interest, then please read “Debating ‘healthy longevity initiative’’ critically   discussed by Raghav Giha. Vidhya Unnikrishnan and Vani S. Kulkarnai in the Hindu edition dated 13 th November.

 

  Frida Kahlo (1907–1954) was a Mexican artist known for her vibrant, emotive self-portraits and surreal, symbolic style.  Her works often explored themes of identity, post-colonialism, gender, class, and race in Mexican society.  Kahlo's art was deeply personal and drew from her own experiences, including the physical and emotional pain resulting from a severe bus accident in her youth and her tumultuous relationship with fellow artist Diego Rivera. Her use of bold colors, folk art influences, and unflinching honesty made her a key figure in modern art. Kahlo’s legacy endures as a symbol of resilience and self-expression. Presented here are a few photos taken from the internet as a homage to her.    With her lover and husband  by Paulo Pizzsaferri                                             Self portrait in velvet dress . Source: Wikipedia   Frida Kahlo (centre), Nayantara Sahgal (right) and Rita Dar at Casa Azul in 1947  Final resting R.I.P.  

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