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Méndez, Violeta
FIRST INDIGENOUS ART BIENNIAL IN BUENOS AIRES
The event will bring together 46 Indigenous artists from different regions of Argentina and neighboring countries, with exhibitions and activities taking place between February and April.
February 02, 2026
With the aim of promoting the visibility and recognition of Indigenous artists, as well as fostering intercultural exchange and dialogue among communities, on February 11 the Pavilion of Fine Arts at the UCA (Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina) will become the main venue of the First Indigenous Art Biennial in Buenos Aires.
According to Fundación Redes Solidarias, one of the organizations behind the initiative, the biennial curated by Cecilia Cavanagh seeks to preserve and disseminate the traditions and cultural expressions of Indigenous peoples. “We want to give a voice to Indigenous communities and to their contemporary art, born from the core of their traditions and historical processes. Our purpose is to create a space where these voices can be heard and valued, and where visitors can experience the richness and diversity of Indigenous cultures from different countries,” the foundation stated on its official website.
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Pabellón de las Bellas Artes de la UCA
The biennial will feature works in ceramics, painting, wood, and textiles, among other disciplines, inviting reflection on the place Indigenous peoples occupy both in contemporary art and in society today. Forty-six Indigenous artists from Chaco, Formosa, Salta, Jujuy, and Tucumán will participate, alongside artists from Peru, Paraguay, Chile, and Brazil.
Exhibitions and parallel activities will take place in the galleries of the Palacio Libertad Domingo Faustino Sarmiento from February 11 to April 12. These will include guided tours led by local and international specialists, talks and conferences on territory, worldview, and artistic practices. In addition, the public will be able to attend screenings and video programs featuring works by participating artists and communities.
A jury will award three prizes and three honorable mentions. Efforts to “preserve and disseminate Indigenous cultural traditions and expressions” continue.
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