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Periplo Festival Explores Identity and Global Narratives at Midpoint in Puerto de la Cruz
The fourteenth edition of the Periplo International Travel and Adventure Literature Festival in Puerto de la Cruz reaches its midpoint, featuring diverse discussions on identity, displacement, and cultural heritage.
Ofelio Serpa Explores Nature Through Ceramics in New 'Semilla Negra' Exhibition
Ofelio Serpa’s new exhibition, *Semilla negra*, opens this Friday at Espacio Bronzo in La Laguna, featuring twenty abstract ceramic sculptures that explore the themes of nature, growth, and transformation.
Galería Artizar’s ‘Hacer tiempo’ Exhibition Challenges Modern Art’s Fast-Paced Culture
Galería Artizar in La Laguna opens "Hacer tiempo" this Friday, an exhibition featuring five Canary Islands artists who challenge the modern art world's obsession with speed by prioritizing slow, meticulous craftsmanship.
Canary Islands’ Thriving Audiovisual Scene Gains Momentum in Smaller Towns
The thriving audiovisual scene in the Canary Islands continues to expand as local production company Los de Siempre Films showcases its work through long-running regional film forums that bridge the gap between creators and audiences.
New Book Explores Mystery of Bronze Age Mediterranean Collapse
Researcher Carlos Jesús Pérez Simancas explores the complex collapse of Bronze Age Mediterranean civilizations in his new book, *The Sea Peoples: Anatomy of the Great Mediterranean Enigma*.
Tenerife’s ‘Freakshow’ Halloween Event Returns to La Laguna
Tenerife’s Penélope venue in La Laguna will host the "Freakshow" Halloween electronic music event on October 31st, featuring a seven-hour lineup of local DJs and immersive production.
Spanish Rural Crisis Takes Center Stage in Award-Winning Documentary Play
Teatro El Sauzal will host the award-winning play *I Was Born in a Bean Furrow*, a documentary-style production by Almealera that explores the challenges facing rural farming communities in Spain.
Canary Islands Host IsLABentura Pitching Event to Boost Local Content Creation
The fifth edition of *IsLABentura Canarias* is currently underway in Gran Canaria, connecting emerging screenwriters with major industry leaders to establish the archipelago as a premier hub for original audiovisual content development.
Círculo de Bellas Artes de Tenerife Launches 2026-2027 Season to Elevate Canarian Art Globally
The Círculo de Bellas Artes de Tenerife launches its 2026-2027 season this Thursday with two exhibitions featuring artists Jesús de la Rosa and Ayoze Jiménez, aiming to elevate Canarian art within the global contemporary discourse.
Canary Islands Launch Cultural Initiatives to Promote Emotional Literacy and Creative Writing
The Canary Islands are launching a series of cultural initiatives led by Gabriel Maldonado that utilize creative writing and storytelling workshops to foster emotional literacy and community engagement across the archipelago.