Tag: Art

Diego Rivera: Art as a Mural Revolution
Diego Rivera, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, left an indelible mark on Latin American art history through his role as a pioneer of Mexican muralism. His work not only transformed public painting but also turned walls into spaces of social awareness and historical memory. RELATED: Amelia Peláez: The Master of […]
July 28, 2025

Amelia Peláez: The Master of Color and Cuban Modernity
Amelia Peláez del Casal (1896–1968) is one of the most influential figures in modern Cuban art. Her body of work, which blends elements of Cubism with symbols of national identity, has left a lasting mark on the island’s visual arts and gained international recognition for its distinctive style. RELATED: Remedios Varo, Magician and Alchemist of […]
July 25, 2025

Guangdong Museum Opens Botero Exhibition
The exhibition features more than 80 works by the Colombian artist, including sculptures, paintings, and drawings. On Thursday, the Guangdong Museum opened an exhibition dedicated to Colombian artist Fernando Botero, marking the return of his work to China for the first time since 2016. The show is part of an Asian tour that will also […]
July 10, 2025

“The Herds”: Life-Sized Animal Sculptures Raise Climate Awareness Across Africa
In the streets of Dakar, Senegal, life-sized animal sculptures are turning heads—and sparking conversations. This is the goal of The Herds, a traveling public art project designed to generate deep emotional responses to the global climate crisis. Launched by an artist collective from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the initiative plans to travel through […]
April 30, 2025

Cuba’s Rock Art Reveals Ancestral Magic, Rituals, and Life in Pre-Columbian Times
Rock art, a universal expression of ancient humanity, continues to illuminate the spiritual and communal life of Cuba’s earliest inhabitants, according to Cuban archaeologists and cave explorers. Luis Olmo Jaz, president of the Samá Speleological Group, told Prensa Latina that more than 300 prehistoric sites have been identified across the island, with Sancti Spíritus standing […]
April 8, 2025

The Rich Artisanal Heritage of the Southern Cone: A Fusion of Culture and Identity
The Southern Cone of America, encompassing countries such as Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and parts of Paraguay and Brazil, is home to deeply rooted artisanal traditions that reflect the region’s rich cultural diversity and history. Passed down through generations, these crafts not only highlight the artisans’ creativity but also serve as a living connection to the […]
April 3, 2025

Sudan: Authorities Report the Amount of the Archeological Pieces Steeled During the War
The National Committee to Investigate Violations in the Sudanese War said on Wednesday that a report is being conducted where all archaeological pieces that have been “stolen” by the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (FAR) are accounted for of the African country’s museums. Related:Flooding Hits Sudan & Chad Hit, Lesotho Impacted by Drought, UN The […]