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In an interview with CNN Íntimo, the journalist and illustrator spoke about his time at Revista Cosas during the civic-military dictatorship up until its closure in 2018. In conversation with Matilde Burgos, Santelices admitted that he was never censored, even during the country’s darkest moments. “It was the power of independent journalism. (Mónica Comandari) knew who she was and knew what her magazine was. So no one came to her with stories—it was something truly remarkable,” he recalled.
Manuel Santelices is a Chilean artist and journalist whose career has long explored the worlds of fashion, society, and pop culture. With a degree in journalism, Santelices began his career in Santiago before moving to New York in 1992, where he became a foreign correspondent for COSAS, a leading Latin American lifestyle magazine. His sharp perspective and deep knowledge of fashion led him to contribute as a writer and editor for the Spanish editions of Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, GQ, and Esquire, and later for Vogue Mexico and Vogue Latin America.
Manuel Santelices announced a solidarity initiative to provide aid to those affected by the fires. The Chilean artist will hold a special sale of 30 works to benefit the victims, in collaboration with Desafío Levantemos Chile.
At the sumptuous three‑day celebration of Mauricio Tcherassi and Mariel Salazar’s wedding in San Miguel de Allende—vividly captured in Vogue México—one delightful detail stood out: artist Manuel Santelices crafted beautifully personalized illustrations for the beverage menus, lending a distinctive and artful touch to the festivities.
In a new episode of Money Talks, we talk with Manuel Santelices, a journalist and illustrator based in New York, about how at 55 he began his career as an artist, his journey abroad with collaborations with major brands, and his exhibition Drawing the Line at the Interdesign gallery.
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New International Exhibitors: For the first time, the Palm Springs Modernism Show will feature a fantastic display area of four significant international dealers that will share one large booth and introduce their contemporary designs in the United States. Compelling contemporary art, sculpture, photography, and jewelry will all be intertwined in one large display. The dealers are Ignacio Gana of Miami and Chile, JMB Designer Ltd. of Milan, Italy, Nacho Severin of Chile, and Manuel Santelices of New York and Chile. In addition Stephanie Phillips Ceramics from Australia will be offering contemporary ceramic designs.
The Palm Springs Modernism Show will, for the first time, feature a joint booth for four international dealers presenting contemporary art, sculpture, photography, and jewelry. Exhibitors include Ignacio Gana (Miami/Chile), JMB Designer Ltd. (Milan), Nacho Severin (Chile), and Manuel Santelices (New York/Chile). Additionally, Stephanie Phillips Ceramics from Australia will showcase contemporary ceramic designs.
The dealers are Ignacio Gana of Miami and Chile (presenting paintings and sculpture), JMB Designer Ltd. of Milan, Italy (presenting jewelry that tells a story), Nacho Severin of Chile (presenting photography), and Manuel Santelices of New York and Chile (presenting fashion, society and pop culture illustrations). Their exhibition will be shown for the first time in the US during the show.
Inspired by bon vivant Cecil Beaton, pull up a powder-blue leather wingback tufted barstool (where walk-ins are welcome) and order a martini with Beluga vodka, paired with a deviled egg topped with Regiis Ova Caviar by Chef Thomas Keller. Original illustrations of Grace Coddington and Diana Vreeland by New York-based Chilean artist Manuel Santelices adorn the walls, with new watercolours in the dining room, bar, and at the front desk. Even after four years, reservations for a table to dine on colossal shrimp cocktails and wagyu tomahawk steaks are still several weeks out. Luckily, the team is opening Beaton’s – a chic salon with a patio, cocktails and bites while you wait.
A talented illustrator from Chile is now based in New York, where he illustrates for prestigious magazines and fashion campaigns. On his Instagram, Manuel captures beautiful moments of summer days — and if you send him a message, he’ll happily immortalize your summer dream in a colorful illustration: @manuelsantelices
In their honor, and at a time when any photographic production is suspended, Chanel turns to Chilean artist Manuel Santelices and presents these portraits featuring pieces from the new season.