Chapel of Man

The Chapel of Man, a painting by Oswaldo Guayasamn, is located on a hilltop in Bellavista, Ecuador, with a view of Quito. He was a brilliant painter and sculptor from Ecuador who championed the tale of the oppressed. He was of Quechua and Mestizo descent. A specially constructed museum of art devoted to the peoples of Latin America is called The Capilla. Unfortunately, Guayasamn's masterpiece was not finished until 2002, which was after his passing. Construction started in 1995.

Although this chapel has fewer works by Guayasamón than the adjoining foundation and museum, the location offers a setting that is ideal for seeing his paintings. The work of Guayasamón is on display at the Capilla del Hombre as a history of human misery and brutality in Latin America and the rest of the world. Chapel of Man incorporates paintings and sculptures as well as the environment into an artistic depiction of the theme. Oswaldo and Handel Guayasamn collaborated on the design of the structure.

There are many quiet places to pause and consider the thoughts the artist is presenting in the moody, dramatic atmosphere. On the way up to the building, be sure to keep an eye out for all of the street art.

Address: Mariano Calvache E18-94 y Lorenzo Chavez, Quito 170516, Ecuador

Phone: +593 2-244-8492

Opening hours: 10 am - 5 pm

Rating: 4.5/5.0, 1666 Tripadvisor reviews

Website: https://www.pps.org/places/capilla-del-hombre-chapel-of-the-man