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Latin American Surrealism

Starts Tuesday 21 October @ 5pm UK

This course includes:
  • 6 livestream sessions
  • Reading materials
  • In Spanish / English subtitles
  • Certificate by Los Andes University

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In this course you’ll experience:

The contemporary relevance of Latin American Surrealism

This course offers a critical and exciting journey through the encounters and clashes between European and Latin American artists, where the real and the marvellous intertwine and challenge each other, creating new ways of seeing the world.
What will you take away from the course?: 

  • A deep understanding of the historical and cultural value of surrealism in Latin America—essential for informed collecting.
  • Key insights into how the real and the marvellous intertwine, adding depth and complexity to artworks.
  • Critical perspectives on the dialogues and tensions between Latin American and European artists that shaped contemporary art.
  • A critical understanding of the impact of colonial memory and resistance in artistic creation.
  • Inspiration and knowledge to strengthen your professional or academic CV and stand out in the global art market.
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Access this course with a 30% discount

Course Content

Free for 3 days. Cancel anytime.

Choose your membership

Monthly

£22.9/mo
Cancel any time
  • 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
  • 30% discount in our partnership courses
  • Access to our book club
  • New content every month

Yearly

£19.9/mo (billed anually)
One yearly payment of £238.8
Cancel any time
  • 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
  • 30% discount in our partnership courses
  • New content every month
  • Access to our book club

Mentorship membership

£65/mo
Access our courses and personalised mentorship to achieve your goals.
Cancel any time
  • Everything from the previous memberships plus
  • Monthly personalised 30 min artists mentorship to help you take your practice to the next level. 
    or
    Monthly personalised 20 min student mentorship to discuss and expand your research
  • Monthly group memberships
  • 30% discount in our partnership courses

Maria Clara Bernal

PhD, Associate professor at Los Andes University
About the lecturer

María Clara Bernal is Associate Professor in the Department of Art History at Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia. She has been part of the Getty Research Institute’s research group on Surrealism in Latin America and currently leads the research group Migration and Displacement in Latin American and Caribbean Art at Universidad de los Andes. She is also Programme Chair of the International Society for the Study of Surrealism (ISSS) and a member of the Scientific Committee at the Institut d’Études Avancées in Nantes, France.

Her publications include:

Frequently asked questions

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes! Participants who attend all live sessions or watch all recorded sessions before 31 December 2024 will receive a certificate issued by Universidad de los Andes. To receive it, you must also agree to the university’s data-sharing policy and provide your telephone number and identification number. In addition, all participants who complete the course will receive a certificate from Amalgama.

Are there English subtitles?

Yes. Although live sessions are conducted in Spanish, recordings will include English subtitles, which will be available within two weeks after each session.

Can I join the course after it starts?

Absolutely! Registration remains open until 29 December 2024, even if the course is already in progress. You’ll have access to all past sessions and materials

What if I can’t attend the live sessions?

No problem. All sessions are recorded and made available to registered participants two weeks after each session. You can watch them at your own pace.

How long will I have access to the course materials?

You’ll have access to all recordings and resources until 31 December 2024, which is also the deadline to complete the course in order to receive your certificate.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for artists, researchers, curators, and students with an interest in Latin American art history. However, it is open to all, regardless of background or location.

What’s included in the course?

Your enrolment includes access to live online sessions, recordings with English subtitles, readings and resources, and certification upon completion.
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