The Afro-Brazilian master never aspired to show his work, yet became a huge influence on Latin American art. Catch his work at Americas Society by May 20.
Arts & Culture
LatAm in Focus: The Story of Unlikely Art Genius Bispo do Rosario
The Divine Message That Made Bispo Do Rosario into an Artist
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Irini Zervas
"This exhibition is a rare opportunity…to gain access to [Bispo's] varied forms of expression," writes Hyperalleric about Americas Society's show.
E-flux Writes That AS Show Is "Marked by Generous Color Schemes and Complex Embroidery"
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Elena Vogman
The art publication reviewed Americas Society's Bispo do Rosario: All Existing Materials on Earth, on view through May 20.
The Intergenerational Heartbreak of Bolivia’s Urbanization
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Ena Alvarado
Alejandro Loayza Grisi’s “Utama” looks at the human side of environmental crisis in the Bolivian highlands.
Fernanda Melchor’s Gritty Dispatches from Veracruz
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Daniel Rey
In a darkly humorous collection of stories and “crónicas,” the Mexican writer channels life in this chaotic port city.
Who Gets to Map Latin America’s Natural World?
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Rachel Remick
A Peruvian artist’s ghostly landscapes raise questions about objectivity and authority in documenting the region’s environment.
The Complex Legacy of Brazilian Explorer Cândido Rondon
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Amanda Audi
The general was an early advocate for Indigenous people—but reality has fallen brutally short of his ideals.