Documents of Latin American and Latino Art

This article discusses the emergence of new groups of nonfigurative artists. It mentions three distinct strains: the independent artists, the Concrete artists, and the Madís. All three were represented in the Primer Salón de Arte no Figurativo [ [...]

José Alberto García Martínez introduces Pedro De Simone’s exhibition (Galería Lirolay, May– June, 1963), pointing out that the artist’s oil paintings achieve qualities reminiscent of water- colors. He also mentions that the Constructive [...]

José Alberto García-Martínez presents Luis Centurion’s exhibition, highlighting the importance of his portraits. He also points out the synthesis of the form brought about through his drawing. Huge chromatic planes with which he expresses the [...]

This document is a critical text that analyzes the rise of the group Siete Pintores Abstractos [Seven Abstract Painters]. The group was formed in 1957 without any previous theoretical proposals. The text emphasizes that in this case, and in contrast [...]