Friends of London exhibition revives overlooked history of Latin American artists in 1960s-70s London

Curated by Pablo León de la Barra and Carmen Juliá, "Friends of London" delves into the often-neglected contributions of Latin American artists in London from the late 1960s to the early 1970s. This exhibition builds on Juliá's 2012 presentation at Tate Britain, which featured four galleries: Gallery One, New Vision Centre, Indica, and Signals, highlighting artists such as Lygia Clark, Hélio Oiticica, and Jesús Rafael Soto. Following the closure of Signals in 1966, the show focuses on the post-1968 era marked by exile resulting from political unrest in Mexico, Brazil, and Chile, showcasing artistic innovation through migrant networks with works by David Lamelas, Oiticica, and Cecilia Vicuña, and presenting London as a radical art center amidst a less formalized art scene.