Pinta Celebrates a Regional Milestone with the “Travesías

Pinta Celebrates a Regional Milestone with the “Travesías / Journeys” Exhibition in Washington, D.C.
Pinta, a leading platform for the promotion and exposure of Latin American art, celebrates, together with Meridian International Center, CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, and CC LATAM, the opening of the “Travesías / Journeys” exhibition: a milestone in strengthening cultural ties between Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States.

Curated by Irene Gelfman, Pinta's Global Curator, the exhibition brings together fifteen works by artists from seven different countries, acquired by CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean - at Pinta Miami, the only contemporary art fair specializing in Latin American art during Art Week. The works explore themes such as identity, territory, memory, technology, and the environment, establishing a transnational dialogue that challenges the viewer.

“This exhibition is a journey through shared challenges and diverse identities in visual art, revealing the multiple interactions of our region and transforming the perception of the present moment.” – Irene Gelfman.

The inaugural event, held at the historic White-Meyer House in Meridian, combined architectural heritage with contemporary visual expressions, highlighting the continent's cultural richness and diverse voices. Among the authorities present were Elizabeth Duggal, Chair, Meridian Center for Culture and Sports Diplomacy, Piero Bonadeo, President/Co-founder of CCLatam, along with Alejandra Claros Borda, Secretary General of CAF, who stated:

“We want to move the art market because culture is an investment and a development strategy. That's why I'm very grateful that you can see a number of important artists who tell us today, here in Washington, 'Latin America and the Caribbean are present.'”

For Pinta, this collaboration represents a reaffirmation of its purpose: to be a leading platform for the dissemination of Latin American art through its three annual events—Pinta Lima, Pinta BAphoto, and Pinta Miami—as well as its expanding Art Weeks, which have already had four editions in Asunción and its first round in Panama in May 2025.

For CAF, this exhibition also reflects its commitment to art as a strategic axis of development. By integrating these works into its permanent collection, it reaffirms the importance of culture as an essential component in building more cohesive and inclusive societies.

"Travesías / Journeys" will be on view until the end of September on the Meridian International Center campus, offering the American public a unique opportunity to gain insight into the artistic pulse of the Latin American and Caribbean continent.
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