Ferrari's art frequently addressed themes of power, religion, and oppression, making strong statements against authoritarianism, war, and the abuses of the Catholic Church.
« I draw silent handwritten words, which tell things, with lines that recall voices. And I write drawings that recite memories that words cannot say. »
Leon Ferrari
His most famous work, La civilización occidental y cristiana (1965), depicts a crucified Christ on a U.S. fighter jet, symbolizing the complicity between religion and military power. Ferrari’s use of found objects, collage, and text created a distinctive visual language that challenged viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about society. His work has had a lasting impact on Latin American art and remains
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Ferrari's art frequently addressed themes of power, religion, and oppression, making strong statements against authoritarianism, war, and the abuses of the Catholic Church.
« I draw silent handwritten words, which tell things, with lines that recall voices. And I write drawings that recite memories that words cannot say. »
Leon Ferrari
His most famous work,
La civilización occidental y cristiana (1965), depicts a crucified Christ on a U.S. fighter jet, symbolizing the complicity between religion and military power. Ferrari’s use of found objects, collage, and text created a distinctive visual language that challenged viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about society. His work has had a lasting impact on Latin American art and remains a crucial reference for discussions on art and activism.(
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