This episode of Hybrid Atlanta features Colombian-Argentinean artist Karen Lamassonne. She talks about her use of the human figure and recycled elements in her artistic work, and how the sixties and her multicultural upbringing shaped her vision of the world. Her last art show is Tripping. Created by Paul Alonso, […]
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5 Latin American Artists Incorporating AI in their Work
Coined “arteônica” by pioneer Waldemar Cordeiro, Latin American artists have been integrating technology with art since the electronic art movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Could AI be the new frontier? Here are five Latin American artists using AI in their work.
Read MoreIs Emilia Pérez an advance in transgender representation in films or a reproduction of Mexican stereotypes?
The film Emilia Pérez tells the story of a Mexican drug cartel leader who disappears by transitioning into a woman. Its lead, Karla Sofía Gascón, made history as the first openly trans actor nominated for an Oscar, marking a significant milestone for transgender representation and inclusivity in cinema. Blending drama, music, […]
Read MoreLatinx Film Was Represented With 16 Movies in the 2023 Atlanta Film Festival
The 2023 Atlanta Film Festival + Creative Conference (ATLFF), founded in 1976 and operated by the Atlanta Film Society, celebrated its 47th edition. Combining Hollywood and independent films, it featured a total of 115 creative works (from nearly 10,000 submissions). The final lineup of 40 feature-length films, 84 short films, […]
Read MoreHow did the pandemic impact Mexico’s culture and independent art? (Video column by Adela Goldbard)
From the militarization of the citizens to socially committed art, Mexican artist and professor Adela Goldbard helps us understand Mexico’s situation and challenges after the pandemic. This video column is part of our series on Reimagining Latin America After the Pandemic. Adela Goldbard is an interdisciplinary artist/educator/scholar from Mexico City. […]
Read More10 Mexican Women Muralists to Watch Out For
Mujeres Muralistas can be considered both a movement and an archive. Founded by Scarlett Baily, a muralist based in Mexico City, this project aims to increase the visibility of work by women muralists by creating awareness in curators of exhibitions, organizers of art festivals, and the general public of the importance […]
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