Las Puntuantes: Conferencia performática sobre la puntuación | Catedra José Emilio Pacheco con Verónica Gerber-Bicecci

The Mexican Cultural Institute, in collaboration with the University of Maryland, presents Las puntuantes, a captivating performance-lecture by acclaimed Mexican writer and artist Verónica Gerber-Bicecci. This event is part of the Cátedra José Emilio Pacheco 2026 series.

What hidden stories, pauses, silences, and possibilities lie within a simple punctuation mark? Verónica Gerber-Bicecci delves into these questions, exploring punctuation from both literary and artistic perspectives, examining its diverse forms, meanings, and potential.

Las puntuantes is more than just a lecture; it's a theatrical experience. The performance seamlessly combines spoken word, costume, objects, video, sound, and elements of audience participation, transforming a reflection on language into an engaging and immersive event. The program will be presented in Spanish.

Join us at the Mexican Cultural Institute, located at 2829 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009. Please note that this is a paid event. You can register and find more details via the provided RSVP link.