New 2027 edition · Updated research and new content
live online course · part i of II · English & Spanish

A Brief History of Art from Latin America during the 20th century - Part I

1920s-1960s: From the avant-gardes to new ways of seeing

Fall IN LOVE with the artists who reinvented modern art from Latin America, especially the women whose contributions have been vastly underrated. Five live sessions with art historian Daniela Galán.
Black Friday price. Included in the Yearly membership £169 £199.
Starts

Tue 9 Feb (English) · Wed 10 Feb (Spanish) 2027

Format

5 weekly live sessions on Zoom, 7:30 pm UK time

Can't make it live?

Every session is recorded

You get

Readings, exercises and a certificate

The story of modern art you were taught is missing half the picture.

Paris, New York, Picasso. But between the 1920s and the 1960s, artists in Mexico City, São Paulo, Havana, Lima and Caracas were rewriting the rules, and many of the boldest were women.

Fully revised for 2027 with new research and new content, so it’s worth taking even if you joined before.

What you will learn

Five sessions, four decades

Why our students loved our course

"Unlike other online courses, Amalgama offers a hands-on formative experience that significantly helps to process information about a very complex subject. Its exceptional format allows reading from the right sources and to give a voice to all students, stimulating debate and reflection. Daniela’s open mindness and dedication definitely facilitates the engagement of the class participants and leaves in them a desire to keep investigating the subjects discussed.."
Rosita mariella


I loved the course A Brief History of Art from Latin America in the 20th century! We learned about so many artists in each lesson, there were readings to accompany each week and there was space for discussion in the class. The history and background of each artist was fascinating, the overall picture it gave me about that time period in Latin America was very helpful. I was also pleased that as a non-fluent Spanish speaker I was able to follow along well enough to understand most of the class. "
YULIA IVANOVA
The course of Amalgama has been a moment of respite, reflection, dialogue and of much inspiration. Each class has opened new perspectives to lesser-known artists from Latin America, rescuing above all women forgotten in the history of art. As a participant, the horizontality of teaching, the dialogue that breaks the digital barrier and the enthusiasm that Daniela always transmits are appreciated. The combination of the critical theory of readings and artistic examples in class opens a productive space for a critical and extremely necessary reflection when approaching the art of Latin America today. In short, it is a highly recommended course.
Linnea Kjellsson
Thank you so much for this evening's session and last week's too. Erudite, and intellectually stimulating, the content is both inspiring and accessible and the suggested readings have opened up a whole new area of study for us to dive into. Really, really enjoying it!
irene fanning
I really loved the course. I am especially grateful for the extensive reading material, Daniela's critical perspective and attentive listening. I also loved the interactive features that allowed us to follow up what she was teaching us during the session."
Vanessa Freitag
Thank you, Amalgama and Daniela, for the course! I really enjoyed it, and I would love to have the opportunity to do it again! I loved the graphics and the way the content is displayed in a fun and interactive way. I loved the conversations and exercises that motivated me to expand my research. 
Luz Osorio

Learn with Daniela Galán

Art historian and founder of Amalgama. Over 20 years researching art history and philosophy, with a focus on women artists from Latin America.

Registered lecturer with The Arts Society (UK). Has lectured at Sotheby's, the Barbican, the Freud Museum and Instituto Cervantes.

Who it's for

  • Art lovers who want the full story, not just the famous name
  • Collectors and gallery professionals building expertise in the region
  • Curators, students and researchers
  • Spanish or English learners: join the live group in the language you're practising

What is included

  • 5 live sessions on Zoom, in English or Spanish
  • Recordings of every session.
  • Curated reading materials
  • Exercises to practise looking
  • Certificate of completion from Amalgama Academy

Choose how you join 

Part I only

£150 £200

  • 5 live sessions, 1920s–1960s
  • Recordings, readings and exercises
  • Certificate
Best value for Part I & Part II

Yearly membership

£169 £199

  • Part I and Part II, live
  • The full library of masterclasses and lectures
  • Discount on 1-to-1 mentorship sessions
Both parts bought separately: £400. Save over 50%

FAQ

Do I need any art history background?

No. The course is built for curious beginners and professionals alike.

Is it in English or Spanish?

Both. Choose your live group: English on Tuesdays from 9 February, Spanish on Wednesdays from 10 February. The content is the same.

What time are the sessions?

7:30pm UK time. Every session is recorded, so you can watch later.

What if I miss a live session?

You'll find the recording in your account.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. You receive an Amalgama Academy certificate when you complete the course.

Should I also take Part II?

Each part stands on its own. Together they cover the whole century. Part II starts in May 2027.

Is it included in the membership?

Yes. Both parts are included in the Yearly membership: £169 during Black Friday (normally £199), instead of £400 for both parts

Fall in love with the artists you were never taught.

Part I starts Tuesday 9 February 2027.

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