Spectacles of Power and Faith: Colonial South American Art from the Thoma Foundation opens August 23, 2026, and brings together more than 60 rarely or never-before-seen paintings exploring faith, family, creativity, and community in colonial South America.
Spanning works created between 1600 and 1850, the exhibition features paintings from regions including present-day Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador. The collection reflects the influence of the Spanish Empire and Catholic Church while also highlighting the creativity of Indigenous American, European, and African artists working throughout South America.
Exhibition Details
Meadows Museum
August 23, 2026–January 24, 2027
5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX
An Influential Look at Colonial South America
The exhibition features striking devotional paintings, grand portraits, and finely detailed works painted on copper. Many of the pieces are recent acquisitions and will be displayed, studied, and published for the first time. Beyond religious imagery, the exhibition highlights the cultural exchange that shaped the region. Indigenous American, European, and African artists contributed to a vibrant artistic tradition that continues to offer new perspectives on South American history and culture.
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