Contemporary art in Latin America

In the 19th century, art was focused on portraiture and landscape, but beginning in the 20th century there was a break and art began to be taken as a tool of protest, demonstration and revolution in Latin America. Something that characterizes the style of contemporary Latin American artists is the hybridization of cultures and races, which has given added value to the art of these countries.

The main artistic movements that influenced Latin American artists were impressionism and post-impressionism at first, for example, Paul Gaugin was an inspiration for Mexican muralists, especially Diego Rivera. Later, surrealism arrived, which took Mexico as one of the main meeting points for both national and international artists. The purely plastic discourse was left behind with the avant-garde, who took art with a critical and social discourse.

After the Second World War in countries like Argentina and Brazil there was great exploration and some Latin American artists such as: Cándido Portinari, Carmelo Arden Quin and Joaquín Torres García made important contributions to abstract art.

Contemporary Latin American artists have demonstrated an exhaustive exploration of transdisciplinary techniques and works. Thus, Latin American art is recognized for its focus and ambition, mixing techniques, skills, heritage and creativity that make art a dynamic universe.