An Exhibition History of Latin American Art

An Exhibition History of Latin American Art compiles texts by twenty-one Latin American curators who were asked to select an exhibition that took place in Latin America or focused on the work of Latin American artists and justify its importance, relevance, and influence. The history of Latin American art exhibitions that is thus constructed considers the array of social and institutional contexts where art is created, presented, and experienced, as well as the ideologies inherent in diverse mechanisms of display and interpretative tools. Spanning exhibitions, performance programs, and biennials from 1965 to 2021, the publication suggests a vernacular history of curatorial practice as told by figures who are shaping the field of Latin American art today.