Latin American Artists

‘Portrait of a region.’ – The New York Times Best Books of 2023

‘Showcasing established giants like Frida Kahlo and Fernando Botero alongside lesser known and contemporary artists … highlight[ing] the breadth of creative activity across Latin America.’ – The New York Times New & Visual

‘Extensive [and] authoritative.’ – The Art Newspaper

‘A treasure.’ – Booklist, STARRED review

‘Extensive compendium of 308 artists who have lived in the 20 Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions of Latin America, … revealed is the extent to which these artists have been part of an international network of influences and idea.’ – Aesthetica

‘Monumental.’– Colossal

‘A gateway to worlds.’ – The Chicago Tribune

‘An art object in itself.’ – Shelf Awareness

‘Art that was once relegated to national and regional contexts, is slowly rising among mainstream art circles. Phaidon’s latest publication Latin American Artists From 1785 to Now reminds us of the vast aesthetic, political and intellectual contributions of artists from the region.’ – Latina Magazine

‘A rich, diverse assemblage.’ – Publisher’s Weekly

‘Latin American Artists: From 1785 to Now is an inviting tome that beckons a look through and delivers a one-two punch of sensational imagery.’ – New York Journal of Books

‘This comprehensive survey in accessibly A-Z format introduces key artworks by artists who together demonstrate the variety and vitality of artwork.’ – Artmag

‘Tired of seeing fabulous art books that center on European artists? Want a stunning coffee table book that will also educate you on important Latinx creatives? Then you need to pick up Phaidon’s impressive Latin American Artists.’ – Latina Media

Raphael Fonseca is a researcher in curating, art history, art criticism, and education. He holds a PhD in Criticism and Art History from the State University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and is curator of modern and contemporary Latin American art at the Denver Art Museum. He worked as a curator at the Contemporary Art Museum of Niteroi, Brazil, from 2017 to 2020.