Bechtler Museum of Modern Art Presents Making an Impression: Pioneering Latin American Printmakers

The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is presenting Making an Impression: Pioneering Latin American Printmakers, an exhibition running from September 26, 2026, through February 1, 2027. Curated by Dr. Katia Zavistovski, the museum's curator, the show features four artists representing distinct generations: Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899–1991), Jesús Rafael Soto (Venezuelan, 1923–2005), Regina Silveira (Brazilian, born 1939), and Analia Saban (Argentinian, born 1980). The exhibition explores how these artists have expanded the boundaries of printmaking through material and perceptual experimentation. Works on view include prints on paper, sculptural editions, vinyl installations, and pieces incorporating technology-driven processes. By bringing together these diverse practices, Making an Impression positions printmaking as a continuously evolving field that challenges conventional relationships between image, surface, and space. The exhibition underscores the significant contributions of Latin American artists to modern and contemporary printmaking, highlighting innovation across four generations.