Rafael Hastings
Rafael Hastings (1945-2020) was a renowned Peruvian artist and filmmaker known for his innovative approach to audiovisual experimentation. His work often blended pre-Columbian knowledge with various cultural influences, including Chinese mythology and the poetry of Octavio Paz. Hastings directed a series of short films in the 1970s that were initially censored by the military dictatorship in Peru, leading to their loss for decades. His artistic contributions have gained renewed attention with the restoration and exhibition of his films, showcasing his exploration of themes like life, death, and nature.
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Rafael Hastings is a painter whose house was built by Juvenal Baracco overlooking the Pacific.
De la Casa Ghezzi a la de Hastings en un acantilado: Juvenal Baracco, el arquitecto que innova espacios y reinventa Lima en una libreta | Escuela de Oficiales Fuerza Aérea del Perú | Ricardo Palma | SOMOS
Peru· 2025-05-21
Rafael Hastings directed a series of four short films in 1974 that were later censored by the military dictatorship in Peru.
Ni la censura los pudo desaparecer: sobre cuatro cortometrajes rescatados de Rafael Hastings | LUCESPeru· 2025-04-17
