Can a country as diverse as Chile be summed up in a single graphic image? Today some thoughts on the official Bicentennial Poster.
Chile loves “concursos”—contests, competitions—of all sorts. They may be of the playful, champion-determining type (sports, games, dances, etc.); the best-of type (the arts, literature, music, etc.); the who-shall-we-hire type; and the who-gets-the-bid type. So it really wasn’t surprising to see that the Bicentennial Committee sponsored a concurso for the official Bicentennial Poster. The theme was declared “Celebrating what we are,” and here is final result. Take a look. How well does the poster represent Chile to you? Continue reading
