Artistic Resonances in Latin America and the Caribbean: Politics, Identities, and Practices in the Arts from the Pre-Colonial to the Contemporary

What it is

A panel at the 59th International Congress of Americanists inviting contributions on the arts in Latin America and the Caribbean across different historical periods, from pre-colonial cultures to contemporary practices. The panel encourages discussion of memory, history, orality, transnational connections, and broader perspectives on the historical, political, cultural, and aesthetic complexities of the region. Submissions may address a wide range of artistic media including painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, cinema, video, performance, installation, sound, and digital art. Suggested themes include art and politics, Indigenous artistic practices, coloniality and decoloniality, feminisms, diasporas, archives and collections, exhibitions, and contemporary art.

Who it is for

Researchers, artists, curators, and scholars working on arts in Latin America and the Caribbean from pre-colonial to contemporary periods.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country”

Where

Medellín, International

When

January 10, 2027

Runs July 5, 2027 to July 9, 2027

What you get

Opportunity to present a paper or proposal at the 59th International Congress of Americanists in Medellín, Colombia.

What you need to apply

• Submission through the form (proposals accepted in English, Spanish, and Portuguese)

How long it takes

About 3 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 1 item this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Not listed

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https://contemporaryand.com/en/opportunities/artistic-resonances-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-politics-identities-and-practices-in-the-arts-from-the-pre-colonial-to-the-contemporary