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Amelia Pelaez:
Igniting
Modernism
in Cuba

Explores the life, art, and cultural significance of Amelia Peláez, a pioneering Cuban modernist artist known for blending traditional Cuban motifs with modernist techniques.
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Amelia Peláez’s vibrant Cuban modernism.

This course delves into Amelia Peláez's unique artistic journey, understanding how her work bridges traditional Cuban elements with modernist aesthetics, shaping Cuban art’s narrative in the 20th century
Throughout this course, you will:

  • Analise Amelia Peláez’s life and work alongside her influence on Cuban art.
  • Decode her major artworks works and artistic techniques.
  • Explore the cultural and historical context that shaped Peláez’s style.
  • Understand the key themes in Peláez’s paintings, including domestic interiors and geometric abstraction.
  • Engage with scholarly interpretations of Peláez’s contributions to modernism.
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  • Get the latest video masterclasses, articles, courses, and interviews from leading experts in Latin American art.
  • Access over 2000 min of video content focused on the rich and diverse art of Latin America in English and Spanish
  • New content every month

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£19.9/mo (billed anually)
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  • Access to the course "Brief history of art from Latin America during the 20th century" live and prerecorded 
  • Get the latest video masterclasses, articles, courses, and interviews from leading experts in Latin American art.
  • Access over 2000 min of video content focused on the rich and diverse art of Latin America in English and Spanish
  • New content every month

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  • Everything from the previous memberships plus
  • Monthly personalised 30 min artists mentorship to help you take your practice to the next level. 
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    Monthly personalised 20 min student mentorship to discuss and expand your research
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Daniela Galan

Art historian, founder of Amalgama Art
About
Daniela Galan is the founder and director of Amalgama, a cultural platform dedicated to promoting the work of Latin American artists, particularly women, in the UK. She is a registered lecturer at the Arts Society in the United Kingdom and has over 17 years of research experience in art history and philosophy. Daniela has lectured at prestigious institutions such as the Barbican Museum, Instituto Cervantes, and Sotheby's. Her research focuses on underrepresented Latin American artists, especially female artists. This dedication led to the founding of Amalgama in 2018, through which she has curated numerous exhibitions, forums, and publications.