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Latin American Art Takes Center Stage in Qatar: A Landmark Exhibition from Malba

For the first time, a large-scale exhibition showcasing the richness of Latin American modern and contemporary art will be displayed in Qatar.

Por: Rubén Carrillo
In collaboration with Qatar Museums, Malba (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires) is set to present Latinoamericano / Photo Malba
The National Museum of Qatar is part of the Qatar Museums systems / Photo The National Museum of Qatar

In collaboration with Qatar Museums, Malba (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires) is set to present Latinoamericano – Modern and Contemporary Art from Malba and Eduardo Costantini Collections.

 

An ambitious exhibition that will bring 170 significant works from the Malba and Costantini Collections to the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) in April 2025.

 

This monumental cultural exchange is part of the Qatar-Argentina-Chile 2025 Year of Culture.

 

The program seeks to encourage mutual respect, cross-cultural understanding, and artistic dialogue by connecting diverse traditions and perspectives through art.

This monumental cultural exchange is part of the Qatar-Argentina-Chile 2025 Year of Culture / Photo Malba
This monumental cultural exchange is part of the Qatar-Argentina-Chile 2025 Year of Culture / Photo Malba

A Panoramic View of Latin American Art

Co-curated by María Amalia García, Chief Curator at Malba, and Issa Al Shirawi, Chief of International Exhibitions at Qatar Museums, Latinoamericano explores a thought-provoking question:

 

How can the diversity of an entire continent be represented through a single collection of images?

 

With this in mind, the exhibition presents an expansive vision of Latin American artistic production, featuring works from the Malba, Costantini, and Qatar Museums collections. 

 

Spanning from 1900 to the present, Latinoamericano will showcase 109 artists from across the region, including Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela, Paraguay, and Cuba.

Themes That Define a Continent

Latinoamericano reinterprets and reevaluates regional art within critical and historical contexts, showcasing iconic works closely associated with Malba’s artistic identity. 

 

The exhibition is structured into five thematic sections, each exploring a different dimension of Latin America’s cultural and historical landscape:

 

  1. The Geography of Latin America – The influence of nature, landscapes, and the environment on artistic expression.

  2. Plural Identities – The multicultural and multiethnic essence of the continent.

  3. Urban Development – How cities have shaped and transformed artistic production.

  4. Social Struggles and Tensions – The powerful political and social movements that have defined the region
  5. Artistic Emancipation – The bold innovations and breakthroughs that have redefined Latin American art.
Latinoamericano reinterprets and reevaluates regional art within critical and historical contexts / Photo Malba
Facade of Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires / Photo Malba

Masterpieces on Display

The exhibition will feature some of the most emblematic works from Argentinian collections, including:

 

  • Frida Kahlo – Self-Portrait with Monkey and Parrot (1942)

  • Diego Rivera – Dance in Tehuantepec (1928)

  • Jorge de la Vega – Rompecabezas (1967)

  • Antonio Berni – Juanito Dormido (1978)

  • Wifredo Lam – Omi Obini (1943)

  • Remedios Varo – Harmony (1956)

  • Joaquín Torres-García – Street Scene in Paris / Constructivism (1930)

  • Roberto Matta – Composition in Green Tones (1939)

  • Fernando Botero – The Widower (1968)

These pieces, along with many others, highlight the artistic diversity and historical significance of Latin American art.

Frida Kahlo – Self-Portrait with Monkey and Parrot (1942) / Photo Malba
Frida Kahlo – Self-Portrait with Monkey and Parrot (1942) / Photo Malba

FYI about the exhibition

  • What is the Latinoamericano exhibition about? It is a large-scale showcase of Latin American modern and contemporary art, featuring 170 works from Malba and Eduardo Costantini Collections
  • Where will the exhibition take place, and when? It will be held at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) starting in April 2025
  • Which artists will be featured in the exhibition? The exhibition includes works by Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, Antonio Berni, Wifredo Lam, Remedios Varo, Fernando Botero, and many others
  • What are the five thematic sections of the exhibition? The sections focus on geography, identity, urbanization, social struggles, and artistic emancipation in Latin America.
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