GRAPHIC DESIGN AS ARTISTIC PRACTICE IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN: A HISTORICAL DEBT OF THE ART ECOSYSTEM

Graphic design is one of the most influential engines of contemporary visual culture in Latin America and the Caribbean. Its aesthetic, political, and social impact on the construction of identities and public spheres is undeniable. Yet its presence in the market and in the legitimizing structures of contemporary art continues to occupy a peripheral position.

By Emmanuel Cruz Lampón
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GRAPHIC DESIGN AS ARTISTIC PRACTICE IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN: A HISTORICAL DEBT OF THE ART ECOSYSTEM

By Emmanuel Cruz Lampón

Graphic design is one of the most influential engines of contemporary visual culture in Latin America and the Caribbean. Its aesthetic, political, and social impact on the construction of identities and public spheres is undeniable. Yet its presence in the market and in the legitimizing structures of contemporary art continues to occupy a peripheral position.

August 04, 2026
SANDRA RAMOS IMAGINES NEW ITHACAS IN LAS PALMAS

The CAAM presents an exhibition dedicated to Sandra Ramos that positions art as a tool for imagining possible futures in the face of an unstable world. Through her work, the artist addresses themes such as identity, migration, and displacement from a critical and poetic perspective.

By Álvaro De Benito
News

SANDRA RAMOS IMAGINES NEW ITHACAS IN LAS PALMAS

By Álvaro De Benito

The CAAM presents an exhibition dedicated to Sandra Ramos that positions art as a tool for imagining possible futures in the face of an unstable world. Through her work, the artist addresses themes such as identity, migration, and displacement from a critical and poetic perspective.

LATIN AMERICAN ARTISTS IN FERNANDO PRADILLA’S SUMMER EXHIBITION

Fernando Pradilla presents a group exhibition that highlights the strength of contemporary Latin American art through the work of five artists from Colombia, Peru, and Brazil, alongside three Spanish artists.

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LATIN AMERICAN ARTISTS IN FERNANDO PRADILLA’S SUMMER EXHIBITION

Until 08/28/2026
Madrid, Spain
GETTY PUBLISHES “INSTANTE/REVELACIÓN”, A CENTURY OF MEXICAN PHOTOGRAPHY

The J. Paul Getty Museum's new bilingual book brings together nearly 150 images by Lola and Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Graciela Iturbide, and Pablo Ortiz Monasterio, among others.

News

GETTY PUBLISHES “INSTANTE/REVELACIÓN”, A CENTURY OF MEXICAN PHOTOGRAPHY

The J. Paul Getty Museum's new bilingual book brings together nearly 150 images by Lola and Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Graciela Iturbide, and Pablo Ortiz Monasterio, among others.

CARLOS AMORALES’ BLACK CLOUD SETTLES OVER CASA DE MÉXICO

The renowned installation by the Mexican artist transforms the exhibition space into an immersive experience through the unsettling arrangement of thousands of black paper butterflies, exploring the tension between beauty, collectivity, and perception.

By Álvaro De Benito
News

CARLOS AMORALES’ BLACK CLOUD SETTLES OVER CASA DE MÉXICO

By Álvaro De Benito

The renowned installation by the Mexican artist transforms the exhibition space into an immersive experience through the unsettling arrangement of thousands of black paper butterflies, exploring the tension between beauty, collectivity, and perception.

LATIN AMERICAN PROPOSALS AT SONSBEEK 2026

Álvaro Barrington and Jota Mombaça present architectural installations in the Netherlands that address the event's central theme.

By Violeta Méndez
News

LATIN AMERICAN PROPOSALS AT SONSBEEK 2026

By Violeta Méndez

Álvaro Barrington and Jota Mombaça present architectural installations in the Netherlands that address the event's central theme.

ASCOLI AND MORBÁN FIRST ARTISTS OF NEW LONDON RESIDENCY

El Espacio 23 and Delfina Foundation chose two Latin American artists through an open call; they will each complete a fully funded three-month stay.

Residences

ASCOLI AND MORBÁN FIRST ARTISTS OF NEW LONDON RESIDENCY

El Espacio 23 and Delfina Foundation chose two Latin American artists through an open call; they will each complete a fully funded three-month stay.

MIAMI REVISITS MOMA'S HISTORIC 1944 EXHIBITION OF CUBAN PAINTERS

The exhibition brings together works by Wifredo Lam, Amelia Peláez, and Mario Carreño, preserved by private collectors for more than 80 years.

News

MIAMI REVISITS MOMA'S HISTORIC 1944 EXHIBITION OF CUBAN PAINTERS

The exhibition brings together works by Wifredo Lam, Amelia Peláez, and Mario Carreño, preserved by private collectors for more than 80 years.

“ARCHITECTURES OF IMAGINATION” CONCLUDES WITH A CLOSING EVENT AT THE HISTORIC TOWER HOTEL
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“ARCHITECTURES OF IMAGINATION” CONCLUDES WITH A CLOSING EVENT AT THE HISTORIC TOWER HOTEL

ADRIÁN VILLAR ROJAS TRANSFORMS THE ASPEN ART MUSEUM INTO GEOLOGICAL AND MYTHOLOGICAL CAVE

First Gods, Lost Animals, curated by Claude Adjil, traces the symbolic systems humans built to navigate a universe that exceeds their cognitive scale.

News

ADRIÁN VILLAR ROJAS TRANSFORMS THE ASPEN ART MUSEUM INTO GEOLOGICAL AND MYTHOLOGICAL CAVE

First Gods, Lost Animals, curated by Claude Adjil, traces the symbolic systems humans built to navigate a universe that exceeds their cognitive scale.

PINTA BAphoto 2026, LATIN AMERICA'S ONLY INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY FAIR, RETURNS TO LA RURAL

Curated by Irene Gelfman, this year's edition brings together the many faces of contemporary photography in Buenos Aires.

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PINTA BAphoto 2026, LATIN AMERICA'S ONLY INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY FAIR, RETURNS TO LA RURAL

Curated by Irene Gelfman, this year's edition brings together the many faces of contemporary photography in Buenos Aires.

THE JUAN CARLOS MALDONADO COLLECTION ANNOUNCES A NEW CHAPTER: IT IS CLOSING ITS SPACE IN MIAMI

After a decade in the Miami Design District, the institution shifts its focus toward collaborations with museums, universities, and cultural organizations worldwide.

News

THE JUAN CARLOS MALDONADO COLLECTION ANNOUNCES A NEW CHAPTER: IT IS CLOSING ITS SPACE IN MIAMI

After a decade in the Miami Design District, the institution shifts its focus toward collaborations with museums, universities, and cultural organizations worldwide.

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