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Maria Izquierdo:
Challenging National 
Artistic Borders 

Explore Maria Izquierdo's unique blend of Mexican and international aesthetics, challenging the limitations of cultural identity and her experiences as a women artist in a male-dominated field.
What you are going to experience 

Challenging nationalistic boundaries, crafting a unique vision.

This course explores how Maria Izquierdo defied nationalistic labels, seeking to create an original artistic perspective shaped by her experiences as a woman in post-revolutionary Mexico.
Throughout this course, you will:

  • Decode Maria Izquierdo's iconic paintings, unravelling their secrets. 
  • Explore the cultural and national identity reflected in her paintings.
  • Observe the challenges Izquierdo faced as a female artist in early 20th-century Mexico.
  • Compare Izquierdo's work and perspective against her contemporaries.
  • Understand her influence on future generations of artists, reflecting on the lasting impact of her work on Mexican and global art.
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£22.9/mo
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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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Join our Artist & Students Membership for courses and personalised mentorship to achieve your goals.
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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.