No existe un mundo poshuracan: Puerto Rican Art in the Wake of Hurricane Maria

This volume explores contemporary art from Puerto Rico and the diaspora, responding to issues such as Hurricane Maria, austerity measures, political unrest, and the COVID-19 pandemic. It features works by nearly twenty multigenerational artists and explores themes of resistance and collective awakening.

Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 28 March 2023
Publisher: Yale University Press

A comprehensive examination of contemporary art from Puerto Rico and its diaspora, spanning the aftermath of Hurricane Maria to the present day, is presented in the book No existe un mundo poshuracán. This volume, featuring nearly twenty multigenerational artists from Puerto Rico and the diaspora, addresses a wide range of contemporary challenges impacting Puerto Rico, including the devastating effects of Hurricane Maria, austerity measures, political unrest, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The artwork included in this collection spans various mediums, including painting, video, installation art, performance, and poetry, created between 2017 and 2022.

Through their artistic expressions, these artists have bravely navigated the challenges posed by adversity, seeking to ignite a collective awakening rooted in resistance that challenges the very foundations of the colonial system. The book, published by the Whitney Museum of American Art, will be on display at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York from November 23, 2022, to April 23, 2023.

This exhibition offers a profound exploration of the resilience and creativity of Puerto Rican and diaspora artists, showcasing their ability to transcend the hardships they face and create meaningful works of art that resonate with audiences worldwide.

Weight: 1044g
Dimension: 230 x 329 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780300266733