Cartoon and Caricature Exhibition of Latin America; Public cultural diplomacy

According to the reporter of the Tawana Journalists Club, one of the most important art events in the world with the presence of ten famous cartoon and caricature artists of Latin America is being held by International Affairs and Visual Arts Center of Islamic Revolution Art Field in Tehran Museum of Contemporary Arts.

In 1371, the first cartoon biennial of Tehran was held. After holding this exhibition, there was a deep connection with Latin American artists, which provided the context for cultural and artistic interaction and cooperation. The long-standing friendship and cultural cooperation with Latin American countries on the one hand and the scientific importance of the cultural prestige and artistic quality of Iranian cartoons and cartoons in the world on the other hand made it possible for one of the most important artistic events in the world to be held with the help of international affairs and the Arts Center. Visualization of the art field of the Islamic Revolution will be held in Tehran.

Cartoon and Caricature Exhibition of Latin America; Public diplomacy is cultural

Romina Guadalupe Perez, the ambassador of Bolivia, said on the sidelines of the visit to the Latin American cartoon and caricature exhibition: artistic events like this exhibition strengthen the relations between Iran and Latin American countries. Basically, this exhibition is based on public cultural diplomacy, which is based on communication with Latin American communities.

He continued: The promotion and teaching of Persian language, the holding of film and serial festivals, and religious propaganda are among the contacts that have been made with the people of Latin America from the side of Iran.

Referring to the closeness of the revolution between Iran and Latin America, the ambassador of Bolivia in Iran pointed out: the existence of a relationship between Iran and Latin America in this context is interpreted as Iran is trying to act against some patterns that are in the minds of the world, just like Latin American countries. Care should be taken to find the common concept between these revolutions.

Perez added: Iran’s cultural activities in promoting religion in Latin American centers have been very special. Various Islamic centers and mosques have been established in Latin America, which attract many young people. Also, the cooperation between Iran and Latin America can be strengthened based on their civilization and ancient history.

The language of art is the language of important words

Venezuelan Ambassador Jose Rafael Silva Aponte said during his visit to this exhibition: “In this exhibition, we see the works of Venezuelan artists who clearly depict the violence of global arrogance.” We have a common enemy called global arrogance. Through important events like this exhibition, countries like Iran and Venezuela, which have fought global arrogance, can strengthen their cultural connections.

He added: The United States of America has supported the war between Israel and Gaza and made it bigger. Yesterday in the UN Security Council, the US voted against the ceasefire and supported the continuation of the war. They continue this genocide and support this crime.

The ambassador of Venezuela in Iran pointed out that the language of art is the language of important words of resistance and said: We see works from different countries of Latin America that we can understand their different languages ​​at a glance and without conflict. We have a famous saying that a picture is worth a thousand words.

Key figures in the exhibition of cartoons and caricatures

Aristide Hernandez (aka Ares), Adan Iglesias of Toledo, Brady Rodriguez and Ramiro Zard, Vebas of Cuba, Luis Carlos Fernandez, Eduardo Baptista To and Marcos D’Souza of Brazil, Arturo Camjes of Mexico, Raul Fernando Zolta of Colombia and Ivan Lira of Venezuela. They are among the leading and prestigious figures of art in the world and Latin America, whose works have been presented in this exhibition.

It is worth mentioning that this program is accompanied by the supervision and research of Professor John Lent, a prominent researcher of Latin America, so that the essay of this famous person on the subject of the history of cartoons, caricatures and comics in Latin America will increase the scientific quality of the exhibition. In the historical part of the exhibition, with a research-oriented approach, a selection of the works of 4 world-renowned figures, including the case of Yelo and Kino from Argentina, Sergio Aragones from Mexico, and Zirand from Brazil, is on display.

It should be mentioned that the exhibition of cartoons and caricatures of Latin America is open until December 3rd at the Museum of Contemporary Arts in Tehran, where the ambassadors of Venezuela, Bolivia and Brazil were present.

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