Roberto Mamani Mamani

Mamani Mamani

Roberto Mamani Mamani in one of his galleries in La Paz, Bolivia.
Born Roberto Aguilar Quisbert
(1962-12-06)6 December 1962
Cochabamba, Cochabamba, Bolivia
Nationality Bolivian
Known for Painting, Drawing, Photography, Sculpture

Mamani Mamani is an Aymaran artist from Bolivia. His work is significant in its use of Aymaran indigenous tradition and symbols. His art has been exhibited around the world, including shows in Washington, D.C., Tokyo, Munich, and London.[1]

Mamani Mamani's paintings draw upon his Aymara heritage, and include colorfully stylized images of indigenous mothers, condors, suns, and moons, among other themes. Mamani Mamani uses strong vibrant colors similar to the colors featured in the traditional handmade weavings that are widely used by the indigenous people of the Bolivian Altiplano. His use of indigenous symbols is especially significant in the South American context where indigenous cultures have been viewed as inferior to European culture.

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