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Indepth Arts News: "Ultrabaroque: Aspects of Post-Latin American Art" 2002-01-31 until 2002-04-28 Art Gallery of Ontario Toronto, ON, CA
Ultrabaroque plays on popular concepts of Baroque while acknowledging the pervasive influence
of its origins in the spirit of the art and architecture of the colonial period. The prefixes ultra and post
in the exhibition''s title suggest that the roots of Baroque in Latin American art are tangled, far
reaching and, by no means, a single, logical system.
Art in Latin America, as elsewhere, now stems from a multicultural and global perspective, where
distinct cultural identities and specific national trends are not so easily taken for granted or even
evident, says Jessica Bradley, curator of contemporary art at the AGO. This hybrid state of art
crosses borders, questions the legitimacy of accepted categories and often defies expectations.
The AGO seeks to connect the visitor with new communities and cultures. Each artist in
Ultrabaroque: Aspects of Post-Latin American Art speaks in his or her own language, interpreting
aspects of Latin American culture for an audience not yet familiar with its complex variety. The
Contemporary Department at the AGO is planning rich educational programming around this exciting
exhibition, including panel discussions with artists in the show, lectures, walking tours and a possible
film series.
Participating Artists:
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exhibition was organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego. The exhibition will be hosted at two additional venues before concluding its tour: Miami Art Museum
June 20 - August 24, 2002, and the Walker Art Center October 13, 2002 -
January 5, 2003.
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