From Mexico to Patagonia, Latin America is bursting with creativity. As economies
in this region have prospered over the last few years, the demand for work
by local creative talent has grown with them. In this context, an aspiring generation
of Latin American designers and artists has been evolving and refining
its own visual language. latino-grafico presents a colorful selection of graphic
design, illustration, and typography that examines the fresh look of today s Latin
American design.
Whether critical or glorifying, all of the work collected in this book reflects truly
mixed societies. From African folk art to Christian symbolism and imported North
American lifestyle, latino-grafico examines the diverse influences that shape this
often chaotic design culture and make it one of the most dynamic in the world
today. The included DVD with moving images and a foreword by longtime MTV creative
director and native Chilean Christian Jofre make it a comprehensive compendium
of this region s design.