'Améfrica: Diasporic Connections' Exhibition at the CAAC
The Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo presents the exhibition Améfrica. Conexiones diaspóricas en la Colección Jorge M. Pérez, an international project co-produced between the Sevillian center and El Espacio 23 of Miami. Curated by the renowned Brazilian anthropologist Hélio Santos Menezes, the show analyzes the deep traces, symbolic influences, and cultural and intellectual interconnections of the African continent on the Americas.
Throughout the exhibition, an enriching dialogue is proposed between contemporary African and American artists from different generations and disciplines. Through sculptures, installations, photographs, and paintings, the selection explores concepts such as collective memory, diasporic identity, historical migrations, and the shared ritual heritage on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
The visit to the exhibition is included with admission to the CAAC for €1.80, with free and open hours every Saturday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Tuesday to Friday evenings starting at 7:00 PM. It is a project of great international significance highly advisable for lovers of global contemporary art.
Frequently asked questions
Where is 'Améfrica' held?
In the facilities of the Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo (CAAC), in the Monasterio de la Cartuja.
How much is admission to the site?
The price is €1.80, being free on entire Saturdays and the last two hours from Tuesday to Friday.
What themes does the exhibition address?
Examines cultural, historical, and artistic links between Africa and the Americas through contemporary pieces from the Jorge M. Pérez Collection.