live lecture in english & Spanish

Art & Activism in Latin America

Witness how Latin American artists rejected traditional mediums, defied censorship, and used revolutionary art to challenge oppressive regimes

Live Lecture in English: Mon 20 Jan at 7:30pm GMT
Live Lecture in Spanish: Mon 27 Jan at 7:30pm GMT

In this lecture you will experience 

How defying power let to a total Art transformation.

This lecture will study Latin American artists who rejected traditional mediums, defied institutions, and embraced unconventional methods to navigate censorship and critically engage with their socio-political realities.
Throughout this course, you will:

  • Understand the role of artists like Cildo Meireles and Beatriz González in challenging authoritarian regimes.
  • Analyse iconic movements like Tucumán Arde and Colectivo CADA's NO+ campaign.
  • Explore how performance art by Victoria Santa Cruz questioned racial and cultural narratives.
  • Uncover innovative methods artists used to bypass censorship and engage with the public.
  • Reflect on the legacy of activist art and its relevance in today's socio-political landscape.

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Daniela Galan

Art historian, founder of Amalgama Art
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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.
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