Doha: Qatar Museums (QM) and the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (Malba) are set to present the co-curated exhibition LATINOAMERICANO. Modern and Contemporary Art from Malba and Eduardo Costantini Collections at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) from 21 April to 19 July 2025. This exhibition, part of the Qatar Argentina and Chile Year of Culture, will be the first large-scale showcase of modern and contemporary Latin American art in the West Asia and North Africa (WANA) region.
According to Qatar News Agency, the exhibition will feature approximately 170 works by over 100 artists from countries including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Paraguay, Mexico, Venezuela, and Uruguay. The diverse artistic mediums displayed will include painting, photography, video, sculpture, installation, and archival documentation. This initiative uses the collections of Malba, Eduardo F. Costantini, and Qatar Museums to offer a comprehensive view of Latin American artistic production from 1900 to the pre
sent day.
Sheikha Reem Al-Thani, Acting Deputy CEO of Exhibitions, Public Art, and Rubayia at Qatar Museums, emphasized Qatar’s role as a cultural hub and the importance of the Years of Culture initiative, which has been fostering international relationships since 2012. She expressed pride in supporting the LATINOAMERICANO exhibition as part of the year’s partnerships with Argentina and Chile.
The exhibition is curated by Issa Al Shirawi, Head of International Exhibitions at Qatar Museums, who highlighted the significance of collaborating with Malba to bring Latin American art and culture to the Arabian Gulf. Maria Amalia Garcia, Curator in Chief at Malba, noted the exhibition honors the museum’s history and shares Latin American art with new audiences in Qatar. Eduardo Costantini and Teresa Bulgheroni also expressed their enthusiasm for the collaboration and its potential to broaden cultural dialogues between Latin America and the Arab world.
LATINOAMERICANO will be organized into five thematic sections,
exploring Latin America’s diverse identities, urban development, societal transitions, and transformative artistic practices. Key pieces from Malba’s collections, including works by Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Fernando Botero, will be showcased alongside pieces from Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art and the future Art Mill Museum.
The exhibition will also feature Marta Minujin’s Sculpture of Dreams in the National Museum’s courtyard. Complementing the exhibition, public programmes will provide deeper insights into the artists’ practices and the narratives explored.
The Qatar Years of Culture initiative has partnered with Argentina and Chile for 2025, aiming to highlight shared influences and foster new collaborations. This year’s programmes will include performances, exhibitions, and a variety of cultural events.