Edgar Calel's work at Inhotim explores Guatemalan culture and environmental resistance

Edgar Calel's artistic practice involves moving mountains and transporting Guatemalan culture to Inhotim, as discussed in the VI International Virtual Seminar ARTE!Brasileiros. The seminar, titled 'In defense of nature and culture – the art...', focused on resistance from a distance against devastation. Calel's work is presented as part of this broader context of cultural and environmental preservation. The event highlighted the intersection of art, nature, and cultural identity through virtual engagement. It addressed themes of resistance and defense in the face of ecological and cultural threats. The seminar provided a platform for discussing art's role in advocating for these causes. Calel's contribution exemplifies how artists can bridge geographical and cultural divides. The discussion underscored the urgency of protecting both natural and cultural heritage globally.