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Mónica Briones
Mónica Angélica Briones Puccio (Santiago, Santiago de Chile, 7 July 1950 – 9 July 1984) was a Chilean painter and sculptor. Her murder during the Military dictatorship of Chile (1973–1990), military dictatorship is considered the first documented case of a lesbophobia, lesbophobic hate crime in Chile, and it inspired the formation of the first lesbian group in her country, Colectiva Lésbica Feminista Ayuquelén, Colectiva Lésbica Ayuquelén, as well as the establishment of Lesbian Visibility Day, which has been commemorated every July 9 since 2015 in Chile. Biography The daughter of an artisan and a dressmaker, Briones studied at the University of Chile's School of Arts in the late 1960s, where she was taught by the well known visual artist, Nemesio Antúnez. She won a painting contest at Cerro Santa Lucía, which consisted of painting for more than 72 hours continuously. She used to sell her artwork at Parque Forestal. Early on the morning of July 9, 1984, after leavin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santiago
Santiago (, ; ), also known as Santiago de Chile (), is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas. It is located in the country's central valley and is the center of the Santiago Metropolitan Region, which has a population of seven million, representing 40% of Chile's total population. Most of the city is situated between above sea level. Founded in 1541 by the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia, Santiago has served as the capital city of Chile since colonial times. The city features a downtown core characterized by 19th-century neoclassical architecture and winding side streets with a mix of Art Deco, Gothic Revival, and other styles. Santiago's cityscape is defined by several standalone hills and the fast-flowing Mapocho River, which is lined by parks such as Parque Bicentenario, Parque Forestal, and Parque de la Familia. The Andes Mountains are visible from most parts of the city and contribute to a smog problem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
