Indigenism

A multifaceted cultural movement spanning several Latin American countries, Indigenism advocated for the defense, rights, and recognition of Indigenous peoples. Arising during the first decades of the 20th century, the movement aimed to raise political awareness of their concerns through a range of strategies and mediums, including paintings, murals, magazines, and books. Artists from both Indigenous and non-Indigenous backgrounds played an important role in bringing Indigenism to the forefront of national and regional discourses.