Living and Creating: 12 Homes with Art Studios in Latin America

The spaces where artists create their work reveal a great deal about their creative journey—their techniques, themes, and inspirations. These places hold memories, intimacy, and emotional connections. For some artists, the studio is a secluded space, free from distractions. For others, it is a place for openness and freedom. Often, the studio becomes the home—or the home becomes the studio—blending function, desire, and necessity. Positioned at the crossroads of living and creating, leisure and work, these spaces fascinate art lovers. Many are later recreated in galleries or transformed into museums. Regardless of the artist’s fame, these spaces offer a unique look into the creative process, the artwork, and the artist’s identity.

Reflecting on the seemingly chaotic interior of Picasso’s home in photographs, Ábalos introduces the idea of the “phenomenological house.” He suggests that what gives meaning to a home are the emotional ties to objects, surrounding the inhabitant with sentimental collections that act as a visible record of memory. Artist studios within homes embrace this concept, strengthening the connection between artists and their work. They become spaces that offer both comfort and protection—key ingredients for creative expression. In many cases, artists take part in designing these spaces, acting as co-authors, bringing in spatial ideas that extend beyond their artwork and into the realm of architecture.

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