Week of October 17, 2009
mARTaderoThe mARTadero is a former slaughterhouse that's been converted into an arts space in Bolivia. Photo by Annie Murphy.
Description
There's a working-class neighborhood on the outskirts of Cochabamba, Bolivia. By day, it looks like little more than a washed-out collection of brick houses, dusty plazas, and tired vendors. By night, many residents are afraid to walk down the street. It's the last place you would think of finding an arts space — but think again.
Annie Murphy has more.