Discover the profound connections between contemporary art and ecological thought in *Momentum: Art & Ecology in Contemporary Latin America*, a groundbreaking anthology that redefines environmental discourse through a Latin American lens. Winner of the prestigious 2025 PROSE Award for Art History and Criticism, this meticulously researched volume bridges artistic innovation with urgent ecological conversations, offering fresh perspectives on humanity’s relationship with nature.
### Key Features
* Curated by Inés Katzenstein, María del Carmen Carrión, and Madeline Murphy Turner, featuring insights from artists, historians, and interdisciplinary scholars.
* Explores pioneering ecological art from the 1960s–70s, including works by Cecilia Vicuña and Juan Downey, alongside contemporary regional collectives.
* Integrates seminal texts by Indigenous activists, anthropologists, and architects, contextualizing art within socio-political landscapes.
* Developed through four years of research by MoMA’s Cisneros Institute, blending critical theory with visual practice.
### Specifications
Format: Paperback
Focus: Latin American art, ecology, and postcolonial narratives
Content: Newly commissioned essays + curated historical texts
### Ideal For
* Art historians and curators seeking cutting-edge scholarship on eco-conscious practices in Global South art movements.
* Environmental activists and educators interested in decolonial approaches to ecological discourse.
* Collectors of contemporary art books that challenge conventional boundaries between creativity and sustainability.
