The Cultural Program of Pinta Panamá Art Week is under the artistic direction of Irene Gelfman and curated by Emiliano Valdés.
Irene Gelfman is the Global Curator of Pinta. Her curatorial approach covers all Pinta events, with the goal of promoting Latin American art through a variety of initiatives. Among these, she selects renowned experts for the fair sections and coordinates their curatorial proposals, which undergo a careful selection and validation process, ensuring high-level projects in the field of Latin American art. Additionally, she is responsible for the Video Project and Special Project at each fair, which highlight the diversity and innovation of Latin American art.
Emiliano Valdés will be the General Curator of the first edition of Pinta Panamá. Through his carefully curated selection of proposals, he will coordinate a cultural agenda open to the public, allowing them to experience Panama’s vibrant art scene at various locations throughout the city.
The FORO at Pinta Panamá Art Week is a space for reflection on the contemporary art scenes of Central America and the Caribbean. Coordinated by Mónica E. Kupfer, curator, art historian, and critic, the FORO brings together experts and special guests to discuss the current challenges and opportunities in the region's art scene. With an open approach, it aims to generate new perspectives on curation, collecting, and other key topics related to the region's artistic scenario.
