We visited the Fernando Llort Museum the other day and I thought I'd share a few photos with you from this trip. The museum moved locations within the last few years. Payson and I had visited it three or four years ago and thought we'd stop by the new location and check it out. We were surprised that in this new location there were now few displayed pieces and instead an extensive gift shop!
In any event, Fernando Llort is an important cultural figure here in El Salvador. Fernando Llort was born and raised in El Salvador and his cultural heritage is widely visible in his art. He pursued his education in Europe, but upon returning to El Salvador he established training for Salvadorans in artistic techniques and education. This has provided many Salvadorans with a vehicle for economic survival and advancement through this craft. Many of his designs have become cultural icons for the country and can be seen widely in tourist gifts produced by these artisans.
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| An Example of the gifts and artwork inspired by Fernando Llort |
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| Fernando Llort Design |
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| Fernando Llort Design |
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| Fernando Llort |
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