Lola Mora Cultural Center Opens in Argentina, Honoring Pioneering Sculptor
In San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina, the newly established Lola Mora Cultural Center pays tribute to the renowned sculptor Lola Mora (1866-1936), recognized as one of Latin America's pioneering female public sculptors. The center, designed by architect César Pelli (1926-2019), spans 1.3 hectares and showcases six of Mora's significant sculptures—The Lions, Liberty, Progress, Work, Peace, and Justice—exhibited together for the first time in over a century. These works were initially commissioned in 1906 for the Palace of the Argentine National Congress in Buenos Aires and relocated to Jujuy in 1921. The facility also features a restaurant, library, and artist studio, aiming to serve as a community hub while striving for LEED Gold certification. Director Victoria Martínez Fascio highlighted the importance of enhancing Mora's legacy within Argentine art history.
Key facts
- The Lola Mora Cultural Center opened in San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina.
- It is the final project by architect César Pelli (1926-2019).
- The center displays six monumental sculptures by Lola Mora, shown together for the first time in over 100 years.
- The sculptures were originally commissioned for the Palace of the Argentine National Congress in 1906.
- Lola Mora (1866-1936) was one of Latin America's first female public sculptors.
- Mora studied in Rome under Giulio Monteverde and won a gold medal at the 1900 Paris Exposition.
- The building is the first museum in South America by Pelli Clarke & Partners.
- The center is pursuing LEED Gold certification for sustainable design.
- The project includes a restaurant, library, and studio for visiting artists.
- The center is funded by the provincial government of Jujuy.
Entities
Artists
- Lola Mora
- César Pelli
- Giulio Monteverde
- Rafael Pelli
- Victoria Martínez Fascio
Institutions
- Lola Mora Cultural Center
- Pelli Clarke & Partners
- The Art Newspaper
Locations
- San Salvador de Jujuy
- Argentina
- Andes Mountains
- Jujuy
- Rome
- Buenos Aires
- South America
- Kuala Lumpur
- Malaysia