Saranne Carrasco-Brennan, Luma Creations – 26/03/25
What began as a serendipitous encounter in a local café has evolved into a transformative and inspiring project, Cuerpos del Tiempo, set to reshape the interpretation of the Latin American Collections in World Museum Liverpool. Supported by the Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund, this ambitious collaboration delivered by Luma Creations and World Museum Liverpool seeks to engage Latin American communities across the region, ensuring their voices, histories, and cultural identities are authentically represented in the museum’s collections.
Luma Creations Dancers performing at the launch of Cuerpos del Tiempo – Ian Chantler
Launched on 15th February, Cuerpos del Tiempo made an unforgettable debut with a vibrant, immersive event at World Museum Liverpool. Its programme included insightful talks on Indigenous Cultures and the Amoxtli Tezcatlipoca, live Andean folk music performances by Luma Trio, interactive arts and crafts workshops, and high-energy cumbia and caporales dance performances by Luma Creations Dancers, a powerful start to Cuerpos del Tiempo.
Meghan Backhouse and Dr Beatriz Marin Aguilera delivering a talk at the Cuerpos del Tiempo Launch – Ian Chantler
On Saturday, 15th March, we had the immense privilege of hosting Magaly Flores, an acclaimed artist, choreographer, and director of Colibrí Mexican Folkdance UK. She took us on a mesmerising journey through Hilvanando Culturas (Weaving Cultures), a breathtaking exploration of Mexican tradition, artistry, and the deep-rooted cultural significance of Indigenous clothing and costume. Through a stunning display of vibrant textiles and intricate designs, modelled by local Latin Americans and friends of Luma Creations and Colibri, Magaly brought to life the stories, traditions, and craftsmanship behind these extraordinary garments. Both showings of Hilvanando Culturas were fully booked, with overwhelmingly positive feedback that reinforced the impact and importance of showcasing Indigenous heritage in such an evocative way.
Colibri Mexican Folk Dance UK dancer modeling Indigenous Mexican garment at Hilvanando Culturas – Ian Chantler
Most recently, on 22nd March, we successfully launched the first two Cuerpos del Tiempo Round Table Discussions, bringing together local Latin Americans from across the Liverpool City Region. These sessions proved to be profoundly insightful and illuminating, fostering passionate dialogue and a collective sense of optimism. The discussions served as a brilliant foundation for our continuing efforts to explore innovative and respectful ways to reimagine the Latin American Collections through the voices and perspectives of the Latin American community. The next session is set to engage Latin American students from Carmel College, further expanding the conversation and deepening the project’s reach.
Cuerpos del Tiempo Round Table discussion – Saranne Carrasco-Brennan
As Cuerpos del Tiempo progresses, we remain committed to celebrating and preserving the richness of Latin American heritage while ensuring its representation in the museum is driven by authenticity and respect. More exciting announcements are on the way, so watch this space!
