May 1968's Impact on Latin American Photography Explored by Curator Rodrigo Orrantia

The 50th anniversary of May 1968 underscores its impact on Latin American art photography during times of authoritarian rule. Curator Rodrigo Orrantia, aged 41, emphasizes that these events represent a stand against repression and censorship. He highlights the global acclaim received by artists such as Rosangela Rennó, Paz Errázuriz, and Marcelo Brodsky, alongside the 'América Latina 1960/2013' exhibition at the Fondation Cartier in Paris. Orrantia also points out the importance of preserving the contributions of older artists like Felipe Ehrenberg and Graciela Sacco. He reflects on figures like Luis Camnitzer and the connections Latin American artists, including exiles, forged with avant-garde movements in Paris. Their politically charged creations, designed to evade censorship, continue to resonate today, exemplified by Orrantia's collaboration with a Venezuelan photographer under Nicolás Maduro.