Vanguardistas - 100 Years of Latin American Women Artists

The volume brings together works by outstanding – in some cases rediscovered – women artists of different generations, revealing the diversity of their artistic languages. Particular attention is paid to the significance of these forms of expression for female self-empowerment, social change and plural identities. The book opens a fascinating chapter in global art histories and offers many striking new discoveries. Featuring avant-garde women artists from twelve countries! Artists: Claudia Alarcón & Silät, Belkis Ayón, Olga de Amaral, Tarsila do Amaral, Claudia Andujar, Martha Boto, Leonora Carrington, La Chola Poblete, Lygia Clark, Gego, Beatriz González, Carmen Herrera, Maria Izquierdo, Frida Kahlo, Anna Maria Maiolino, Maria Martins, Ana Mendieta, Marta Minujín, Rosana Paulino, Cecilia Vicuña and others.