Latin American Art by Amalgama

Explore interviews with artists and in-depth articles on Latin American art and history. Dive into the stories behind the art on Amalgama Academy Blog.

Interacting with science: the ceramics of Ayla Tavares (In Spanish)

In this episode, Daniela Galán talks with Brazilian artist Ayla Tavares about her innovative ceramic work, exploring materiality, science, and her journey as a Brazilian artist living in Spain. Dive into an engaging conversation with Ayla Tavares, where science meets art. Ayla’s meticulous research into ceramics explores archaeological narratives, water permeability, and viewer interaction, revealing unique stories and identities in her artistic journey. In this episode, you will hear about: Ayla’s unique approach to ceramics and its connection with archaeology Her rigorous scientific research on the material’s properties, including water permeability and membranes Ceramics as interactive wall objects that transform space and invite viewers to engage Works that explore the ceramic hollows as channels for communication and sharing Ayla’s reflections on artistic identity, pain, and her experiences as a Latin American artist in Europe Ayla Tavares, born in Rio de Janeiro Brazil, bridges archaeology and art, creating ceramic works that reveal forgotten narratives, evoke memory, and invite viewers to imagine alternate ways of inhabiting the world.

Amalia Pica: ARCO 2024

This season, recorded live at Madrid’s ARCO contemporary art fair in March 2024, offers insightful conversations with the creative minds shaping today’s art world. In this episode, host Daniela Galan speaks with London-based Argentinian artist Amalia Pica, known for her multidisciplinary practice spanning sculpture, performance, installation, video, and drawing. While Pica often explores themes of communication and human connection, her work at ARCO takes a humorous and thoughtful look at bureaucracy and migration systems, uncovering the unexpected pleasures found in paperwork and administrative processes. With her characteristic wit, Pica reimagines our relationship with everyday objects—from household items to official documents—challenging us to see the familiar in new and thought-provoking ways. She also draws from her experiences as a mother, reflecting on how children view and engage with art, and how this fresh perspective can reshape our understanding of work and daily life. Pica’s work has been exhibited globally, with pieces in prestigious collections such as Tate (London), MoMA (New York), and the Guggenheim (New York). You may also recognise her public sculptures in London, Amsterdam, and Chapel Hill. Join us for a captivating conversation that invites you to explore the wit, beauty, and deeper meaning hidden in the everyday. Listen now and discover how art can transform even the most ordinary moments!

Visions a Conversation with Sandra Vasquez de la Horra (In Spanish)

In this podcast episode, Daniela Galán speaks with the talented Chilean artist Sandra Vásquez de la Horra. During this enriching conversation, they delve into a variety of fascinating topics, exploring Sandra's diverse artistic practice, her preference for drawing, poetry, and mythology, her inspirations, influences, and spiritual perspectives, as well as how being both a mother and an artist has been key to her professional success.

The poetry of everyday life: a conversation with Donna Conlon

In this podcast episode, we’re delighted to bring you a wonderful conversation between Daniela Galan and Panama-based visual artist Donna Conlon. A profoundly insightful artist, Donna describes her own work as a socio-archaeological inquiry into my immediate surroundings. She uses her previous training as a biologist to highlight, through her art, the beauty and poetry that exists in everyday life. Donna talks about her experience of being a migrant artist - what it means to leave your home to create a new home and life elsewhere; her micro obsessions with diverse aspects of the natural world, from birds to ants; her collaborative works with Jonathan Harker and much more. Conlon participated in the 51st Venice Biennale of 2005; has works in the permanent collections of the Guggenheim and the Tate, amongst other institutions; and more recently, has been included in Phaidon's book Latin American Artists from 1785 fo Now. We hope you enjoy this enriching conversation.

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