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Chile's art, as with it's music, is an extraordinary feature of the Chilean culture. Over the years it has received many awards and recognition, both nationwide and internationally.
Poetry is an important aspect in art, and Chilean poetry is very popular. In fact, two widely popular Chilean poets, won Noble prizes for their poetry. Nicanor Parra and Vicente Huidobro are some other famous poets of Chile.
Chile also does not fail to impress in it's performing arts and shows of the country that have become integral to urban culture. Besides the shows that Chile puts on, incorporating dance, music, and art, the large sculptures of prominent sculptors like Sergio Castillo, Aura Castro, Alejandra Ruddoff manage to grab the interest of domestic as well as foreign buyers. Robert Matta Echaurren is another famous sculptor of Chile who had earned world wide recognition. The expression of contemporary Art of Chile is quite diverse and spontaneous.
Painting is another art form of Chile where the country had excelled. During dictatorial reign Chile art market flourished at a great pace. Over the year, new art galleries open to exhibit and sold the works of Contemporary art of Chile. Common features in Chilean paintings include distortion, complementary coloring, and textures.
Famous sculpture in Santiago, Chile
"The Chess Theory, by Fernando Allende Bellido
Chilean Street Art by Patricio Madero
