Marco Vernaschi’s Las Ciénagas furthers an inquiry into magical realism and climate resilience in Colombia, shifting from El Niño—traced in Macondo—to its counterpart, La Niña.
Marco Vernaschi’s ANTIDOTE, a set of three series exploring social justice, climate resilience, and gender equality from the indigenous perspective, presents the core values within Cosmovision (worldview) as a powerful form of resistance to the rise of techno-fascism.
The Land Of Never After delves into Argentina’s cyclical political landscape, marked by its perpetual swings between populist governments and extreme ideologies. Through the lens of the iconic Gaucho culture and its enduring values, the series examines the stark contrast between Argentina’s foundational principles of social equality, unity and harmony with nature, and the divisive populist rhetoric that dominates today.
Continuously Trapped in Populism On November 11, 2024, Argentina was the only country to vote against a UN resolution affirming indigenous rights, positioning itself in stark contrast to the
Marco Vernaschi’s MACONDO showcases how Colombia’s Caribbean communities leverage traditional knowledge to address climate change.
“Macondo is not a place, but a state of mind that allows one to see what one wants to see, and how” – Gabriel Garcia Márquez
In the process of transitioning to a more stable, equal and sustainable world, most societies are shaping a new vision for the future, and new foundations for the ages to come. In envisioning new ways of living, much may be learned from Cosmovision and the women from the Altiplano.
Join Marco Vernaschi’s immersive workshops in the heart of the Andean Altiplano. Enjoy the journey, unleash your creativity and learn to express your personal vision.
GAUCHA, the short film written and directed by Marco Vernaschi for Apple’s global campaign #ShotOnIphone, tells the inspiring story of Julia Lamas, a self-empowered matriarch from Argentina.
Marco Vernaschi’s series Ahícito Nomás tells the story of inspiring matriarchs, community leaders, teachers, LGBT activists and violence survivors from the Altiplano. In different ways, all self-empowered women who, through their personal stories, reveal a multifaceted, resilient society where ancestral and contemporary feminism meet to make a difference.