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Radical Women Exhibition Highlights Latin American Art from 1960-1985

exhibition · 2026-04-23

The exhibition 'Mulheres radicais: arte latino-americana, 1960-1985' (Radical Women: Latin American Art, 1960-1985) focuses on the visual education and image interpretation of radical women artists from Latin America. Running from August 18 to August 24, this showcase presents works created during a transformative 25-year period. It examines how female artists from the region developed distinctive visual languages and challenged artistic conventions. The exhibition provides insight into the political and social contexts that shaped their practices. By highlighting this specific historical timeframe, it reveals the significant contributions of Latin American women to contemporary art movements. The event is part of a broader initiative to reassess art historical narratives from the region. Featured works demonstrate diverse approaches to conceptual and performance art. This presentation offers a focused look at an underrecognized chapter in art history.

Key facts

  • Exhibition title: Mulheres radicais: arte latino-americana, 1960-1985
  • Focus: Radical women artists from Latin America
  • Time period covered: 1960-1985
  • Duration: August 18 to August 24
  • Theme: Visual education and image interpretation
  • Geographic focus: Latin America
  • Artistic focus: Women artists challenging conventions
  • Historical context: 25-year transformative period in Latin American art

Entities

Institutions

  • Arte Brasileiros

Locations

  • Latin America

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