CUR TravelGuide 02.04.20 - Flipbook - Page 39
FULL FIGURES AT SERENA’S
‘Chichi’ is Papiamentu for the eldest female relative in the family a big sister everyone looks up to. Chichi dolls are voluptuous clay
sculptures, hand-painted with bright Caribbean designs. These very
special souvenirs are uniquely Curaçaoan. If you’re feeling creative,
make your own at Serena’s Art Factory.
LANDHUIS BLOEMHOF
Landhuis Bloemhof is a cherished cultural and historical venue in
Curaçao, a meeting place for all art lovers. It features exhibitions,
lectures, literary cafes and creative workshops. Visit the permanent
exhibition of the work of the late May Henriquez who lived and
worked here and stroll through the surrounding lush garden.
GALLERY ALMA BLOU
You can find the largest collection of works by local artists in this
gallery. Alma Blou is the oldest and largest gallery in Curaçao, housed
in the 17th-century plantation house Landhuis Habaai.
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