JOURNEYS IN WASHINGTON: A CULTURAL BRIDGE BETWEEN LATIN AMERICA, THE CARIBBEAN, AND THE UNITED STATES
Organized by Pinta in collaboration with Meridian International Center, CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean – and CC LATAM, the exhibition brings together works by artists from seven countries addressing themes of identity, territory, and memory, reaffirming the value of art as a tool for regional integration.
Pinta, a leading platform for the promotion and projection of Latin American art, together with Meridian International Center, CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean – and CC LATAM, celebrates the opening of the exhibition Travesías / Journeys: a landmark in strengthening cultural ties between Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States.
Curated by Irene Gelfman, Global Curator of Pinta, the exhibition brings together fifteen works by artists from seven different countries, acquired by CAF at Pinta Miami—the only contemporary art fair specialized in Latin American art during Art Week. The works explore themes such as identity, territory, memory, technology, and the environment, establishing a transnational dialogue that engages the viewer.
“This exhibition is a journey through shared challenges and diverse identities in visual art, revealing the multiple interactions of our region and transforming the perception of the present moment”, said Irene Gelfman.
The opening event, held at the historic White-Meyer House at Meridian, combined architectural heritage with contemporary visual expressions, highlighting the continent’s cultural richness and plurality of voices. Among the authorities present were Elizabeth Duggal, Chair, Meridian Center for Culture and Sports Diplomacy; Piero Bonadeo, President/Co-founder of CCLatam; and Alejandra Claros Borda, Secretary General of CAF, who stated: “We want to move the art market because culture is both an investment and a development strategy. That is why I am very grateful that here in Washington you can see a number of important artists who are telling us: ‘Latin America and the Caribbean are present.’”
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Travesías / Journeys, en Meridian International Center
For Pinta, this collaboration represents a reaffirmation of its mission: to be a reference platform for the dissemination of Latin American art through its three annual events—Pinta Lima, Pinta BAphoto, and Pinta Miami—as well as the expanding Art Weeks, which have already had four editions in Asunción and their first edition in Panama in May 2025.
For CAF, this exhibition also reflects its commitment to art as a strategic axis of development. By integrating these works into its permanent collection, CAF reaffirms the importance of culture as an essential component in building more cohesive and inclusive societies.
Travesías / Journeys will remain open until the end of September at the Meridian International Center campus, offering U.S. audiences a unique opportunity to engage with the artistic pulse of Latin America and the Caribbean.
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