The guided visits gather more than a hundred persons and the amount of visitors so far have widely exceeded all expectations. The reason for this success might probably lie in the fact that it's not possible to enjoy Mexican muralists if you don't visit Mexico, since most of their iconic artworks were painted on architecture. This exhibition offers a chance to enjoy artworks done on easels.

It is divided into two nucleus: on one hand, the works belonging to the collection of Paediatrician  Dr. Carrillo Gil and, on the other, the influence these Mexican artist had on Argentine Art, curated by  Cristina Rossi.

These paintings on easel, except for some exceptions, were mostly done as practice or rehearsals for bigger murals. Siqueiros (México, 1896-1974), an activist permanently persecuted, used smaller sizes  to be able to carry with him his art when in exile.

Technique: pyroxilyn on wood / Measures: 76.5  x 93 cm

The hen, shown above, is a bold interpretation of a mystical artwork, entitled "Death and Funerals of Cain". Reality and fantasy are mixed in an impeccable use of color. According to Siqueiros, nature represents mankind and the hen is Cain. The material used was quite original for that time: pyroxilyn, a chemical compound used to paint cars and home appliances, which gave a certain volume to the paintings. 

Grupo de mujeres con paloma, by Antonio Berni (1951)

Technique: temple son sackcloth / Measures: 194 x 286 cm

In the second nucleus, we find Antonio Berni (Argentina, 1905-1981), with large artworks done when no murals were commissioned. Picasso's dove, recreated in Berni's artwork, represents his Communist ideals and his concern for the situation of workers and popular classes.

This is certainly a not-to-be-missed exhibition to complete your knowledge on Latin American history.