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This revision of the classic canon of the human figure offers diverse perspectives on the influence of traditional conventions in contemporary art. Through subtle acts of iconoclasm, a group of Latin American artists subverts preconceived notions about the representation of the male body, attempting to address current issues in the light of art history.

In 1960, Luis Caballero emerged as a provocative figure in the Latin American art scene by boldly challenging the social and aesthetic norms of his context through his homoerotic paintings. Years later, Antony Gormley succeeded in distilling …