Museum
La Capilla del Hombre
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La Capilla del Hombre is a purpose-built art museum in the Bellavista neighborhood of Quito, Ecuador, dedicated to the peoples of Latin America. It displays the work of painter Oswaldo Guayasamín, focusing on the history of human suffering and violence in Latin America and the world. The building itself, co-designed by Guayasamín and Handel Guayasamín, integrates sculptures and murals with its surroundings to create an artistic interpretation of the subject.
Don't miss
- Sculptures and murals that tell a history of human suffering and violence in Latin America
- The building's design integrates the surrounding landscape into the artwork
- Fewer pieces than the nearby foundation and museum, but the atmosphere is tailored to Guayasamín's work
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit La Capilla del Hombre
You can visit La Capilla del Hombre on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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Know before you go
- The museum is dedicated to the peoples of Latin America and focuses on Guayasamín's work.
- The building was co-designed by Oswaldo Guayasamín and Handel Guayasamín.
A bit of history
Construction of Guayasamín's masterpiece began in 1995 and was completed in 2002, after his death.
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