You Heard It on “No Te Duermas”

On the radio program, Maggi Persincola, the artist in charge of the cultural center in La Boca called “El Puente,” emphasized the social work they do alongside their artistic activities.
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The Work of the Cultural Center
At the beginning of the conversation on “No Te Duermas,” actress Maggi Persincola explained the work they do at “El Puente”: “I’m an activist in the neighborhood, committed socially, artistically, and culturally. I’ve been working at the center since 2013. We presented an agreement with the national road authority, and they accepted us. We’ve been creating culture and activism with festivals and arts for everyone on both sides of the river—both Isla Maciel and La Boca.”
“As the center grew, we expanded to other places like Casa Cuna, where we have a partnership honoring Quinquela Martín every year with an exhibition that includes over 300 national and international artists,” she detailed.
She also mentioned that “we operate with our own resources; we don’t receive any subsidies from anywhere, especially not now” and that “there was a time when we did receive them, but not anymore.
When we did receive them, they were reinvested back into the community in the form of art, festivals, or gatherings, but it was always from our own pockets, which have now been significantly reduced.”
“But we continue doing it, and we can sustain an activity that takes place every Friday. It’s a workshop for children. We’ve been doing it for three years, and we also provide snacks because there are many kids. We’re always doing other things. We handle the logistics for everything people offer us because we have resources like space, a screen, and a projector. Additionally, this week Banco Credicoop donated temperas, paper, and everything we need to keep working,” she added.
The Importance of Social Work, Regardless of Art
In another part of the interview, the guest stated, “I was born in Uruguay but grew up in Merlo, so I have all the traits of the suburban area” and “I came to Argentina when I was three, so I’m more from here than Uruguayan, but the blood runs deep like during carnival; people share many things between the two countries.”
Regarding the social work they carry out within the cultural space, she elaborated: “We provide snacks and see that there are more and more children and more need. The local soup kitchens are overwhelmed, which wasn’t the case a few years ago. They can’t keep up, and we’re considering providing meals on Saturdays because we don’t have the logistics for a soup kitchen.”
“That’s part of the social work, and I always support the artistic and cultural aspect because that’s what I’m dedicated to. I’ve been involved in popular theater in the neighborhood of La Boca,” she expanded.
The Play About Eva Duarte
In the final part of the interview, the artist announced the premiere of a new play: “This Friday, we’ll present a play based on the life of Eva Duarte, and I delved into that magical and crazy world. It also involves María Eugenia Álvarez, who was the nurse at the time of her death.”
“Together with these two, I created a solo play where I embody the character of the nurse, and Eva never appears; it’s always narrated by her. I’ve developed my own perspective and subjectivity based on my research,” she stated.
She also emphasized that “many call the play Peronist, but for me, beyond the politics, it’s a play that talks about the sensitivity of two women, their pains and strengths during that very complex and different time compared to today.”
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