CHRISTIAN PADILLA

Art historian, researcher and independent curator specialized in the manifestations of Latin American art of the XX and XXI century, especially interested in the connections between art, power and politics.

Currently developing several researches focused on the second half of the XX century, about the consequences of the Cultural Cold War, its dynamics, and cultural policies for Latin American countries. As well, the new figuration or neo-expressionism as a form of artistic denunciation in this period.

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Also developing some projects around the following topics:   

• Colombian artistic practices in the face of armed conflict.

• Urban interventions, and the relationship between contemporary artistic manifestations, vandalism and heritage.

• Representations of architecture on art, pointing out the territory as hegemony of power in Latin America, and its consequent social tensions.