DANCING OUR PROBLEMS LATIN AMERICAN PRESENCE AT MOCA S ART ON THE PLAZA 2026 AWARDS IN MIAMI

Peruvian multidisciplinary artist Joan Jiménez Suero, known as Entes, has been named one of three winners for the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami’s (MOCA) Art on the Plaza 2026. His winning installation, "Bailando Nuestros Problemas" (Dancing Our Problems), features kinetic metal sculptures inspired by Afro-Peruvian traditions and salsa culture. The work, which officially opens on April 15, 2026, transforms rigid industrial materials into fluid figures of musicians and dancers to celebrate the resilience of the Latin American diaspora.

It is Naive to Believe that Bombs Bring Freedom

"Es ist naiv zu glauben, dass Bomben Freiheit bringen"

Iranian-born artist Peyman Rahimi discusses the profound impact of his childhood experiences during the Iran-Iraq War and his subsequent mandatory military service on his creative practice. Breaking a long-held silence, Rahimi argues against the naivety of believing that military interventions or foreign bombings can bring true freedom to Iran, emphasizing that war only generates new trauma and suffering. He highlights the central role of Iranian women in the struggle for change, noting that their resilience remains the most potent threat to the current regime.

Lily's grandmother defied 50s' social norms to be both an artist and a mother

The article profiles an unnamed Australian artist who, in the 1950s, pursued a career in art while raising a family, challenging the era's restrictive social expectations for women. Her story, shared by her granddaughter Lily, highlights the personal and societal barriers faced by women artists of that generation.

Pilar Corrias: The Woman Who Changed the West End

Pilar Corrias, a London gallerist, opened her eponymous gallery in 2008 during the global financial crisis, defying the trend of closures. She commissioned architect Rem Koolhaas to design the space and built a program with a strong intellectual focus and a diverse roster of artists.