Latin American art—at least in terms of how we’ve come to know it since our first lessons in elementary and high school—is generally recognized as being narrative-driven, defined by realistic pieces that bypass the abstract in favor of more accessible visuals. To counter this notion, the Museum of Latin American Art’s latest offering, “Sites of Latin American Abstraction,” is an extensive showcase of both eminent and lesser-known abstract artists from Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Venezuela—to name just a few of the countries represented. It’s a challenging and refreshing look at a seldom-examined movement from these regions, featuring over 200 works in what’s ultimately a cohesive and thorough chronicle of Latin American art’s modern shift towards abstraction. Continue reading The District.
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