Culture and the arts serve as a prism through which society views everyday experiences and varied identities. Culture and arts spark discussions. They encourage community involvement. Culture and the arts are vital components of human expression. They serve as a lens through which we understand our shared experiences and diverse identities. In Latin culture, art provides a strong heritage and narrates stories that could otherwise go unheard.
Women are at the core of this tale, enriching the arts while striving to be noticed and appreciated. Advocates for women in culture and the arts with Latin American roots are essential to amplify voices that need to be heard, as many Latina voices are still being overlooked. In addition to supporting the artists, they question established structures, creating opportunities for future generations.
Supporting female artists’ work brings equity to the front of the creative environment, supporting female artists fosters innovation in a gendered society. Supporting female artists’ work gives you the voice to various rich stories. Moreover, society has an unequal footing. Through advocating for women in the arts, you give a voice to disadvantaged voices. Their activities have cultural and creative impacts that benefit society. The more resounding support for women artists implies a closer connection with the world.
Guadalupe Lobeto is the cultural connectivity and advocacy for women artists embodied. She has a career spanning various roles in the art world. She is passionate about fostering connections between cultures and creating space for women artists to shine. Her work focuses on highlighting the contributions of female creatives, especially those from Latin America. She is a tireless advocate for fairness and equity in the arts.
Guadalupe is based in New York and is the Research & Project Manager at András Szántó LLC. She impressively manages a variety of interdisciplinary projects. These projects thoughtfully and innovatively explore the intersections of art, culture, and strategy. Additionally, she has been instrumental in conducting comprehensive research for the most varied institutions and cultural contexts. Guadalupe amazingly develops actionable strategies that promote the success of various initiatives.
Furthermore, Guadalupe co-founded the Research & Digitization Project called Historias Entre Lienzos. Hosted at www.entrelienzos.org, this innovative project focuses on recording the lives and works of Argentine women artists from the 19th century to the present. This effort has received important grants and aligned collaborations with more than 30 public and private museums in Argentina. Clearly, this shows her natural ability to connect with diverse stakeholders. At the same time, she is an Artist Liaison at Praxis Gallery. Guadalupe organizes exhibitions that showcase emerging and established women artists. She continuously aims to foster a supportive environment for women artists’ growth. Her commitment to empowering artists also extends to guiding grant opportunities, fellowships, and residencies, ensuring they have the resources needed to thrive. With her extensive experience in project management, community engagement, and advocacy, Guadalupe is a vital voice in the ongoing conversation about equity and representation in the arts.
New York Art Life invites you to look into this insightful interview with Guadalupe Lobeto, which was featured on our official website. Discover the thoughts of a cultural connector and women artists advocate. Let us explore her insights on the current landscape of women in the arts. It’s time to look through the transformative power of culture. See her unique perspectives on the importance of advocating for women artists in a man’s world. Let’s listen to her stories to gain a deeper appreciation of her work. Let her story inspire you to uplift women. Moreover, Guadalupe’s story serves as a call to action. Let us all create a society with a loving and diverse environment. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from Guadalupe’s experiences and insights and be inspired to contribute to the ongoing dialogue around equity in the arts.
New York Art Life: Guadalupe, your work as a Research & Project Manager at András Szántó LLC is awe-inspiring! It reflects your deep passion for the arts. We love seeing that! How do you prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in the arts and culture sector?
Guadalupe Lobeto: Thank you! I hope everyone I meet sees my dedication to supporting meaningful cultural projects. My approach to managing multiple projects is very systematic; I meticulously plan and make sure to adjust accordingly. At the outset of each project, I clearly outline the objectives. I see the deadline in my head, I envision how to resource the requirements needed, I believe in doing all of this; it sets the stage for a successful project. I like having clarity and I like being organized. It helps me to stay laser focused. And most importantly, I always remember that each client is different and therefore each process needs to be different. Projects mean adventures and András Szántó has been an incredible mentor. I like the twists and turns of my everyday life.
I love making connections with the people I get to work with, I love attending and supporting our client’s events. Also, my calendar is filled to the brim to visualize timelines. When I finish a project, you won’t believe how big of a fulfilling sigh I let out! Sometimes, it is too tiring but also too rewarding. I love it.
New York Art Life: We can see your passion! Now, about your role as Artist Liaison at Praxis Gallery, what challenges do you face when organizing exhibitions? How do you overcome them?
Guadalupe Lobeto: Curating exhibitions is an exhilarating journey. But It does come with its fair share of challenges. One of the biggest challenges is finding that perfect balance between the artistic vision of the artist, the logistical constraints of what they are picturing, and the Gallery’s commercial needs. To combat this, I make sure to communicate expectations to all the stakeholders. I truly, really care about transparency. We must see eye to eye to align with everyone’s expectations. Also, clarity is one of the recipes to success. This might be cliche, but you plan to fail if you fail to plan. Collaboration should always be present, too. I love conducting multiple studio visits with my artists and shaping the exhibition collaboratively with them. I love seeing the creative energy in their studios and in the Gallery. It’s like a shared adventure.
New York Art Life: Your dedication as the co-founder of “Historias Entre Lienzos” inspires us. It’s wonderful to see someone so passionate about uplifting the voices of women artists! What inspired you to create “Historias Entre Lienzos”? Also, what impact do you hope it will have on the art community?
Guadalupe Lobeto: There are so many fantastic women that don’t enjoy the recognition that they deserve and that drives me crazy . I can’t stand others belittling women. In 2019, I had a class on gender and art history at school. Paloma Etenberg, the other co-founder, and I learned about incredible 19th-century Argentinian artists that we had never even heard of. We were so moved that we planned to create an Instagram account for these Argentinian artists simply to help making them gain the recognition they deserved. However, while doing more research on them, we noticed no online information about these artists. You Googled their names and no results, nothing.
We only knew about them because of the class we had taken, and all the information available was thanks to our professor, who wrote a book on them. That’s when we thought we needed to create a digital source for these artists that everyone needs to hear of.
We envisioned a vibrant platform that celebrates their legacies. A platform that ignites a spark in future generations. Historias Entre Lienzos hopes to empower women artists to share their remarkable stories. It’s time to claim women’s rightful place in the cultural narrative. Just imagining the ripple effect this project can create fills me with joy! “Historias Entre Lienzos” is user-friendly, too. Our platform is all about accessibility and collaboration.
New York Art Life: Honoring the legacies of female artists. What a good mission! What has been your most transformative experience while working on the “Historias Entre Lienzos” project?
Guadalupe Lobeto: The first is not a single episode but a significant experience that began after we launched the Historias Entre Lienzos website. Soon after, we started receiving emails from women who were the nieces or granddaughters of female artists, inviting us into their homes to learn more about their aunts and grandmothers. Through these encounters, we discovered some of the most talented yet overlooked artists of the 20th century. It was an incredible privilege to research and uncover their stories with the help of their families, who shared personal archives, letters, and artworks that might have otherwise remained unknown.
New York Art Life: That’s so great to know! We also heard that you interned at Miguel Abreu and Artadia soon after moving to New York. What key skills did you develop during this period that have helped you in your career?
Guadalupe Lobeto: Yes, I’m genuinely grateful for that period. What an incredible opportunity! Those experiences honed my skills in donor management and fundraising analytics, and they were my door to the fascinating world of the art market. I became proficient in using Salesforce to track donations and deal with clients. It was such a game-changer for me. I learned to like diving into data, I had to uncover patterns, I developed my analytical skills. I’m grateful for that because it’s an essential skill in my current role. Data-driven decisions are critical in supporting artists. Knowing the data helps me to help artists and initiatives better.
New York Art Life: We know you have a lot of incredible memories working in the arts and culture field! What has been one of the most memorable experiences for you?
Guadalupe Lobeto: Oh wow. I think organizing the group exhibition “A Diasporic State of Mind” for Praxis. It was my first time curating a group show for the gallery, and it was a gratifying challenge. I wanted to showcase both artists from Praxis’ roster while bringing in new talent. The final exhibition featured Melissa Misla and Estefania Velez Rodriguez (Praxis artists) alongside Carolina Aranibar-Fernandez, Maria Yolanda Liebana, Simonette Quamina, and Natalia Sanchez. I invited Yelaine Rodriguez to write the curatorial text to enrich the project further. The result was not just a visually compelling exhibition. It also formed a creative community among these incredible women.
New York Art Life: Guadalupe, you’re thriving in the field, and we love seeing you soar to great heights! In your experience, which qualities do you believe are the most crucial for thriving in the arts and culture sector?
Guadalupe Lobeto: Thank you so much! The five essential qualities for achieving success in the arts and culture sector are adaptability. Many times, we had to pivot our plans at Praxis, either because an artist had a last-minute issue preventing them from participating, or because the art handling process of a show ended up being more challenging than expected. And each time the team and I quickly adapted to the chaos and somehow made it work.
The second is empathy. Sometimes artists can be anxious and withdrawn. I like sitting with them, talking about life, and encouraging them about their show. Third is creativity. I once did a workshop, but with financial restraints, I had to think creatively. I made sure to do low-cost, high-impact activities. Everyone participated well, so it was a success.
Fourth is collaboration; I make sure everyone is included when I work on a project. The collaboration of ideas makes everything better. Museum staff, curators, artists. We all need to have discussions before doing an exhibition.
Last is resilience; I hear many artists giving up due to limitations, whether financial or other issues. All of these qualities have also helped me get to where I am right now—my approach to art projects and life in general.
New York Art Life: Thank you for those words. Guadalupe, how did your upbringing in Argentina shape your passion for Latin American art? Do certain cities speak to you?
Guadalupe Lobeto: I was born in Argentina, where I discovered my passion for Latin American art. I then studied briefly England and later worked in Italy, those experiences deepened my love for the Renaissance and modernist movements. Traveling the world taught me that no one can ever truly know all of global art—but in New York, the world’s art comes together. Moving here, I found not just my passion for art, but my passion for this city.
An impactful figure in the arts and culture sector, Guadalupe Lobeto is one-of-a-kind. Her dedication is moving. Her unwavering support of marginalized voices has allowed many others to succeed in their artistic pursuits. Clearly, it shows how support for others goes a long way. Historias Entre Lienzos is a project that supports and helps women flourish. Projects like Historias Entre Lienzos enrich the art world. Clearly, Guadalupe Lobeto thrives on challenging systemic barriers. Through her story, be inspired to uplift diverse narratives.
As we reflect on Guadalupe’s insights and experiences, we are invited to ponder the broader implications of her work. What role do we play in supporting marginalized voices within our own communities? How can we each contribute to fostering a more inclusive and equitable arts landscape? Are we aware of the untold stories in our circles waiting to be uncovered? How can we ensure that diverse narratives are celebrated in a world where art serves as both a mirror and a beacon? What responsibilities do we carry as advocates for representation in the arts? Let us act in the way that all people are represented in society.
Official website of Historias Entre Lienzos: https://www.entrelienzos.org/
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