Julio Cortázar Museum brings together works by major figures in international art

A lecture on iconic figures in Latin American art was held at the Julio Cortázar Museum of Contemporary Art, located in the Historic Center of Managua—half a block west of the Central Park. The event featured works by artists from Spain, Italy, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Venezuela, and Central America.

Porfirio García Romano noted that, as part of the museum’s ongoing programming, the lecture was specifically aimed at art students, practicing artists, and anyone interested in exploring and understanding contemporary artistic expressions.

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The building that houses the museum is itself a site of heritage interest, serving as a space where the public can engage with key figures and icons of Latin American art. This initiative seeks to highlight the historical, cultural, and artistic value of the museum’s collection.
García Romano added that the museum holds over 2,000 works and is currently showcasing a representative selection, welcoming back students, artists, and culture enthusiasts alike.
Culture and Art at the Julio Cortázar Museum
The collection is particularly significant due to its origins, which date back to 1981. At that time, a group of artists and writers—including Julio Cortázar—spearheaded a campaign to solicit donations from creators and associates who supported the Sandinista Revolution.

As a result, Nicaragua received works from prominent international and Latin American artists, forming an exceptional collection. The pieces encompass a variety of movements, ranging from naturalism and realism to expressionism and abstraction.

The collection also includes works by major 20th-century Nicaraguan artists, such as Rodrigo Peñalba—considered a driving force behind modern art in Nicaragua—and Armando Morales Sequeira, who is renowned for his distinguished career and international acclaim. It also includes works associated with the Praxis group—a key reference point for the development of abstract art in the country during the 1960s—as well as creations by artists from the 1970s and 1980s that reflect various artistic currents and trends.

The Julio Cortázar Museum of Contemporary Art is open to the public Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.