Latin American Graphics:
The Evolution of Identity from the Mythical to the Personal
Curated by Cynthia MacMullin and Felix Angel
Organized by the Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach
Julio Valdez, Island Man III, 1997, Aquatint etching, 28 x 40 inches
Francisco Toledo, Gato con Manzana, 1974, Ronletto, drypoint, aquatint and etching 19.25 x 39 inches
Francisco Toledo, Iguana Woman with Birds, c.1980, etching, 8 x 12
Rufino Tamayo, Prsonajes con Pajaros, 1988, Mixographia on handmade paper, 44 x 36 inches
Jose Fors, Cazador, 1992, Three-plate etching, 27 x 35.5 inches
Enrique Chagoya, Elvis Meets the Virgin of Guadalupe, 1994, Lithograph, 29 x 29 inches
Latin American Graphics is an exhibition of 75 works by over 40 artists, tracing the evolution of Latin American printmaking from the mid-20th century to the present.
Early Mexican modernists like Orozco, Rivera, and Siqueiros used traditional and mythological themes to define national identity, while others, such as Lam, Matta, and Torres-García, blended European classicism with regional heritage. Many artists trained at Stanley Hayter’s Atelier 17 in Paris, later founding print studios in their home countries and spreading diverse styles and techniques.
Contemporary artists like José Fors, Enrique Chagoya, and Julio Valdez explore identity, heritage, and globalization through personal and cultural iconography. Innovative media—from woodcuts to digital processes—reflect Latin America’s expanding visual language.
Featured artists include Francisco Toledo, Antonio Martorell, Rufino Tamayo, Liliana Porter, and more. Curated by Cynthia MacMullin and Felix Angel, the exhibition highlights 40 years of artistic innovation and the region’s profound contributions to global visual culture.
WORKS
75
DIMENSIONS
16 x 20 to 48 x 90 (inches)
SPACE REQUIREMENTS
Aprox. 500 linear feet
INQUIRIES
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