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During the 1970s, Argentina endured one of the most brutal military dictatorships of the twentieth century. During this dark period, countercultural movements—and artists in particular—were persecuted, tortured, disappeared, or forced into exile. Those who advocated for a more egalitarian and just society were regarded as potential threats to the authoritarian objectives of the regime.

Yet, amid repression and crisis, many artists also found new ways to challenge the limits of their creative practices. Drawing on the satirical, subversive, and transgressive languages of movements such as Dadaism, Surrealism, and Pop Art, they developed powerful forms of artistic resistance. Without resorting to violence, they confronted a grim political reality through remarkable creativity and expressive force. Combining visual, written, and sound elements with exceptional virtuosity and inventiveness, these artists produced innovative and unprecedented works that challenged conventional artistic boundaries and gave voice to resistance, memory, and freedom.

Speaker Biography

Jairo Salazar (he/him) was born in Bogota, Colombia. He obtained a Master’s Degree in Art History and a Certificate in Museum Education from the University of North Texas. He has created and facilitated art history courses and art talks for post-secondary institutions, art galleries, and non-profit organizations across the United States, Colombia, and Canada. His main areas of interest focus on the intersections between humor, art, and trauma in 20th and 21st century art.